Postcode insights

NP19 9DE

Somerton Place

Alway

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Detailed insights for NP19 9DE

Overview

Postcode NP19 9DE 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 1.9 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

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.

Crime level

3/10

Lawrence Hill has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Lawrence Hill is £39,562 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP19 9DE.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP19 9DE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBeechwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Beechwood Park
0.3 miLliswerry ParkLargeWalking directions to Lliswerry Park
0.4 miChurchward Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Churchward Drive Park

Area Profile

Population
262
Population density
4,833.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.09(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.07(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.38(+1%)
Public order
4.03(-51%)
Vehicle crime
3.36(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
80.77%
Bangladeshi
18
6.92%
Indian
7
2.69%
African
5
1.92%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.92%
Total population: 260

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
26.72%
No qualifications
60
25.86%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
10.78%
Apprenticeship
16
6.9%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
67
54.47%
Owns with a mortgage
39
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.76%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Alway

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)70
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £275K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Alway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£307,500£279
Semi-Detached32£225,000£229
Terraced25£186,000£208
Flats1£113,000£223

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Alway

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Alway.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alway.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Alway.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Alway in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9DE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9DE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Sept 20259, Somerton Place, Newport, NP19 9DETerracedLeasehold£188,000
15 Dec 202530, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
20 Nov 202555, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£193,000
08 Sept 202532, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
10 Mar 202547, Lawrence Hill Avenue, Newport, NP19 9BQSemi-DetachedFreehold£222,500

Schools

In the NP19 9DE postcode area, located within Lawrence Hill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP19 9DE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSomerton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSt Patrick's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCatch22 Include WalesWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 9DE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP19 9DE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSpar428 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JHWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miLifestyle Express46 Somerton Road, Newport, NP19 8LDWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.3 miBlue Fanta424 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8JHWalking directions to Blue Fanta
0.5 miLliswerry Stores150-152 Lliswerry Road, Newport, NP19 9QRWalking directions to Lliswerry Stores
0.5 miCo-op FoodSomerton Lane, Newport, NP19 0JRWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP19 9DE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alex Pimm

Alway - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Debbie Harvey

Alway - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Tim Harvey

Alway - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardAlwayW05001628
ParishAlwayW04000809
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawrence HillW02000354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 008BW01001608
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP19 9DE

Is NP19 9DE (Lawrence Hill) safe?

The area around NP19 9DE 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.

What is the average house price near NP19 9DE?

The median sale price around NP19 9DE in Lawrence Hill is £210,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP19 9DE?

There are 9 schools close to NP19 9DE, including Somerton Primary School, St Patrick's R.C. Primary School and Catch22 Include Wales. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP19 9DE?

NP19 9DE 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).

Who represents NP19 9DE (Lawrence Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 9DE 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).

Data Sources

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.