Postcode NP19 8AT is located in an urban city, within the Alway ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Lawrence Hill area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £39,562 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beechwood Park.
Lawrence Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,426 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Lawrence Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £39,562 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP19 8AT.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Beechwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lliswerry Park | Large | Walking directions to Lliswerry Park |
| 0.5 mi | Churchward Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Churchward Drive Park |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Alway area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £712,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £307,500 | £279 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £225,000 | £229 |
| Terraced | 25 | £186,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 1 | £113,000 | £223 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £175,000 | £58,750 | £130,000 | £119,248 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | £70,000 | £157,995 | £121,000 |
| 2018 | £199,995 | £70,498 | £157,500 | £135,000 |
| 2019 | £239,000 | £95,000 | £174,500 | £137,000 |
| 2020 | £245,000 | £78,000 | £168,000 | £142,750 |
| 2021 | £258,000 | £92,000 | £185,000 | £167,750 |
| 2022 | £272,500 | £78,500 | £212,000 | £190,000 |
| 2023 | £273,750 | £110,000 | £210,000 | £167,000 |
| 2024 | £280,000 | £113,500 | £207,000 | £185,000 |
| 2025 | £287,500 | £117,500 | £215,000 | £186,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | — | £227,500 | £175,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £152 | £92 | £126 | £129 |
| 2017 | £170 | £168 | £159 | £133 |
| 2018 | £179 | £188 | £166 | £149 |
| 2019 | £195 | £136 | £170 | £150 |
| 2020 | £179 | £117 | £187 | £167 |
| 2021 | £235 | £193 | £191 | £165 |
| 2022 | £247 | £92 | £224 | £205 |
| 2023 | £232 | £165 | £224 | £192 |
| 2024 | £236 | £213 | £213 | £192 |
| 2025 | £251 | £294 | £229 | £198 |
| 2026 | £323 | — | £233 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 8AT.
In the NP19 8AT postcode area, located within Lawrence Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 8AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 428 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Blue Fanta | 424 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Blue Fanta |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 46 Somerton Road, Newport, NP19 8LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 330-328 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8NP | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | Somerton Lane, Newport, NP19 0JR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for NP19 8AT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alex Pimm
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Debbie Harvey
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Tim Harvey
Alway - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP19 8AT records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NP19 8AT in Lawrence Hill is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NP19 8AT, including Somerton Primary School, Eveswell Primary School and St Patrick's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP19 8AT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 8AT is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alex Pimm (Labour Party), Debbie Harvey (Labour Party) and Tim Harvey (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.