Postcode insights

NP19 9QU

Gibbons Close

Alway

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Detailed insights for NP19 9QU

Overview

Postcode NP19 9QU is located in an urban city, within the Alway ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Liswerry & Uskmouth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Liswerry & Uskmouth is £41,778 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 2.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lliswerry Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
45.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Liswerry & Uskmouth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Liswerry & Uskmouth has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.2%

Approximately 45.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Liswerry & Uskmouth is £41,778 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP19 9QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLliswerry ParkLargeWalking directions to Lliswerry Park
0.3 miChurchward Drive ParkSmallWalking directions to Churchward Drive Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
4,889.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.34(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.8(+129%)
Public order
20.39(+148%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.16(+107%)
Other theft
5.23(+14%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
82.42%
Other White
21
6.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.82%
Other Asian
5
1.52%
Indian
4
1.21%
Total population: 330

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
29.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
17.39%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
15.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.02%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
34.68%
Owns outright
28
22.58%
Owns with a mortgage
26
20.97%
Other social rented
13
10.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
8.87%
Total households: 124

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP19 9QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Jan 20267, Gibbons Close, Newport, NP19 9QUTerracedFreehold£175,000
13 Mar 20263, Walton Close, Newport, NP19 9QWTerracedFreehold£175,000
29 Sept 202584, Aberthaw Road, Newport, NP19 9QQSemi-DetachedLeasehold£200,000
28 May 2025181, Liswerry Road, Newport, NP19 9RWDetachedFreehold£300,000
21 Nov 2025124, Aberthaw Road, Newport, NP19 9QSTerracedFreehold£140,000

Schools

In the NP19 9QU postcode area, located within Liswerry & Uskmouth, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP19 9QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableLliswerry Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSomerton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg CasnewyddWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP19 9QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP19 9QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLliswerry Stores150-152 Lliswerry Road, Newport, NP19 9QRWalking directions to Lliswerry Stores
0.2 miNisa Local1 Aberthaw Rise, Newport, NP19 9RZWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.4 miLifestyle Express10-12 Fallowfield Drive, Newport, NP19 4TDWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.5 miThe Food Warehouse9 - 10 Seven Stiles Avenue, Newport, NP19 4QQWalking directions to The Food Warehouse

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP19 9QU, 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)Liswerry & UskmouthW02000361
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 015BW01001609
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP19 9QU

Is NP19 9QU (Liswerry & Uskmouth) safe?

The area around NP19 9QU records about 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NP19 9QU?

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

What schools are near NP19 9QU?

There are 10 schools close to NP19 9QU, including Lliswerry Primary School, Somerton Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP19 9QU?

NP19 9QU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 111 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP19 9QU (Liswerry & Uskmouth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP19 9QU 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.