Postcode NP19 9BJ is located in an urban city, within the Alway area 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 median sale price in Alway is £206,000 (around £232 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £184,375 and £252,500. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.8 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 England, 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 0.8% 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 9BJ.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beechwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lliswerry Park | Large | Walking directions to Lliswerry Park |
| 0.4 mi | Churchward Drive Park | Small | Walking directions to Churchward Drive Park |
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £206,000 (about £232 per square foot) in Alway area, with individual transactions ranging from £113,000 up to £580,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £315,000 | £290 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £215,000 | £235 |
| Terraced | 24 | £189,000 | £208 |
| Flats | 2 | £117,750 | £203 |
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 | £220,000 | £186,000 |
| 2026 | £367,500 | £122,500 | £216,500 | £185,500 |
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 | £230 | £198 |
| 2026 | £287 | £184 | £226 | £208 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9BJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2025 | 9, Somerton Place, Newport, NP19 9DE | Terraced | Leasehold | £188,000 | |
| 04 Sept 2026 | 22, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 57, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 30, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2025 | 55, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £193,000 |
In the NP19 9BJ postcode area, located within Lawrence Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Somerton Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Alway Primary | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | St Patrick's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP19 9BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 428 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 46 Somerton Road, Newport, NP19 8LD | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Blue Fanta | 424 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JH | Walking directions to Blue Fanta |
| 0.5 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 9BJ, 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 9BJ 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 9BJ in Alway is £206,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NP19 9BJ, including Somerton Primary School, Alway Primary and St Patrick's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NP19 9BJ 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 9BJ 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).