Postcode insights

NP19 9FR

Howard Close

Ringland

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Detailed insights for NP19 9FR

Overview

Postcode NP19 9FR is located in an urban city, within the Ringland ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Lawrence Hill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 2.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Edward German Play Area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Lawrence Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 329 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Lawrence Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.3%

Approximately 29.3% 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 9FR.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 2.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP19 9FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miEdward German Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Edward German Play Area
0.4 miPlayford CrescentSmallWalking directions to Playford Crescent

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
6,007.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.38(+11%)
Shoplifting
11.5(+79%)
Public order
10.06(+22%)
Other theft
7.19(+57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
85.35%
Other White
17
5.41%
Bangladeshi
7
2.23%
African
7
2.23%
Pakistani
5
1.59%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
34.47%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.34%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
30.08%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Social rents from council
24
19.51%
Other social rented
12
9.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Ringland

Median price£186,250
Price per sq ft£223
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£164K – £227K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (about £223 per square foot) in Ringland area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ringland over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£337,500£264
Semi-Detached20£198,750£246
Terraced32£175,500£199
Flats6£103,500£217

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ringland

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ringland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£79,000£105,000£85,000
2017£222,120£64,950£143,000£95,000
2018£245,000£74,975£141,000£121,000
2019£256,000£85,000£144,750£125,000
2020£235,000£84,000£167,500£129,975
2021£280,000£85,000£170,500£142,052
2022£300,000£126,750£171,500£150,000
2023£289,000£103,000£231,250£165,000
2024£263,000£117,500£212,000£160,000
2025£275,000£98,500£200,000£167,000
2026£465,000£125,000£195,000£188,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ringland.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ringland.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166£81£129£101
2017£205£116£155£112
2018£173£140£148£137
2019£213£113£181£138
2020£247£168£184£147
2021£218£147£186£155
2022£298£195£216£178
2023£247£205£237£185
2024£286£162£237£186
2025£268£203£243£197
2026£223£179£238£202
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ringland.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202510, Jervis Walk, Newport, NP19 9FSSemi-DetachedFreehold£155,000
20 Feb 20256, Jervis Walk, Newport, NP19 9FSTerracedFreehold£135,000
27 Feb 202615, Nelson Drive, Newport, NP19 9FUTerracedFreehold£140,000
08 Dec 20254, Nelson Drive, Newport, NP19 9FUTerracedFreehold£167,000
11 Jul 202533, Nelson Drive, Newport, NP19 9FUSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP19 9FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMilton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Gabriel's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableLlanwern High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 9FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP19 9FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLifestyle Express3 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 9FNWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.2 miRingland StoresCot Farm Circle, Newport, NP19 9HGWalking directions to Ringland Stores
0.2 miTesco ExpressChepstow Road, Newport, NP19 9EZWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Emma Corten

Ringland - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Laura Joanne Lacey

Ringland - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Malcolm Harry Linton

Ringland - 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
WardRinglandW05001639
ParishRinglandW04000829
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawrence HillW02000354
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 008CW01001663
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP19 9FR

Is NP19 9FR (Lawrence Hill) safe?

The area around NP19 9FR 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP19 9FR?

The median sale price around NP19 9FR in Lawrence Hill is £186,250 (about £223 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP19 9FR?

There are 4 schools close to NP19 9FR, including Milton Primary School, St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School and Llanwern High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP19 9FR?

NP19 9FR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 329 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 9FR is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Emma Corten (Labour Party), Laura Joanne Lacey (Labour Party) and Malcolm Harry Linton (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.