Postcode NP19 9BP 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 very low crime levels, with around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 85% 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 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Beechwood Park.
Lawrence Hill has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,477 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Lawrence Hill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 12.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% 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 9BP.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Beechwood Park | Large | Walking directions to Beechwood Park |
| 0.4 mi | Lliswerry Park | Large | Walking directions to Lliswerry 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 9BP.
In the NP19 9BP postcode area, located within Lawrence Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 9BP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | 1 Aberthaw Rise, Newport, NP19 9RZ | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Lliswerry Stores | 150-152 Lliswerry Road, Newport, NP19 9QR | Walking directions to Lliswerry Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP19 9BP, 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 9BP records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 9BP in Lawrence Hill is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NP19 9BP, including Somerton Primary School, St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School and St Patrick's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP19 9BP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,477 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 9BP 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.