Postcode NP19 8BX is located in an urban city, within the Victoria ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Victoria & Somerton area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Victoria & Somerton is £42,931 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Gardens Park.
Victoria & Somerton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 112 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Victoria & Somerton has an average crime rate, with approximately 52 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Victoria & Somerton is £42,931 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP19 8BX.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Jubilee Gardens Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Gardens Park |
| 0.2 mi | Maindee Triangle | Small | Walking directions to Maindee Triangle |
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Victoria area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £425,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £300,000 | £198 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £193,750 | £200 |
| Terraced | 62 | £162,000 | £183 |
| Flats | 12 | £155,000 | £244 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £159,000 | £115,500 | £146,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £232,000 | £130,500 | £152,500 | £115,000 |
| 2018 | — | £134,500 | £160,000 | £126,950 |
| 2019 | £201,000 | £119,000 | £160,000 | £127,750 |
| 2020 | £202,500 | £122,000 | £163,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £329,000 | £136,750 | £193,975 | £137,250 |
| 2022 | £280,750 | £155,000 | £212,000 | £160,000 |
| 2023 | £177,500 | £142,500 | £230,000 | £160,000 |
| 2024 | £255,000 | £157,000 | £216,000 | £158,500 |
| 2025 | £300,000 | £122,000 | £212,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,000 | £156,250 | £172,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £160 | £184 | £141 | £104 |
| 2017 | £122 | £204 | £136 | £115 |
| 2018 | — | £153 | £141 | £126 |
| 2019 | £139 | £197 | £156 | £135 |
| 2020 | £148 | £199 | £172 | £131 |
| 2021 | £173 | £206 | £194 | £146 |
| 2022 | £203 | £223 | £222 | £172 |
| 2023 | £206 | £219 | £208 | £162 |
| 2024 | £236 | £217 | £171 | £170 |
| 2025 | £186 | £223 | £210 | £172 |
| 2026 | — | £253 | £200 | £183 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 8BX.
In the NP19 8BX postcode area, located within Victoria & Somerton, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zam Zam Shop | 37 Harrow Road, Newport, NP19 0BU | Walking directions to Zam Zam Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 57-59 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8BY | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 20-22 Caerleon Road, Newport, NP19 7BX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 40 Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 0AG | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Al-Madina Foods | 82 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0BH | Walking directions to Al-Madina Foods |
Elected local representatives for NP19 8BX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Farzina Hussain
Victoria - Elected 5 May 2022
Gavin Horton
Victoria - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP19 8BX records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 public order.
The median sale price around NP19 8BX in Victoria & Somerton is £163,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NP19 8BX, including Newport Nursery School, Maindee C.P. School and St Joseph's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP19 8BX is Newport (South Wales), about 1,002 m away.
NP19 8BX scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 112 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 8BX is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Farzina Hussain (Labour Party) and Gavin Horton (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.