Postcode insights

NP20 2AA

George Street

Pillgwenlly

Interactive map showing NP20 2AA and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP20 2AA

Overview

Postcode NP20 2AA is located in an urban city, within the Pillgwenlly ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pillgwenlly & Docks area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £39,444 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest small park is Courtybella Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Pillgwenlly & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 88 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Pillgwenlly & Docks has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.6%

Approximately 12.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £39,444 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 2AA.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP20 2AA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newport (South Wales)

N/A

Walking directions to Newport (South Wales)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 2AA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCourtybella GardensSmallWalking directions to Courtybella Gardens
0.4 miClifton ParkSmallWalking directions to Clifton Park
0.3 miChapel ParkSmallWalking directions to Chapel Park

Area Profile

Population
551
Population density
8,529.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.32(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.94(+192%)
Public order
21.49(+161%)
Shoplifting
16.12(+151%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.07(+24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
163
29.69%
Bangladeshi
145
26.41%
Pakistani
55
10.02%
Arab
41
7.47%
Other White
35
6.38%
Total population: 549

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
169
41.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
86
21.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
10.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
9.58%
Level 3 (A level)
28
6.88%
Total 16+ residents: 407

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
35.85%
Owns outright
31
19.5%
Owns with a mortgage
30
18.87%
Other forms of private rent
21
13.21%
Other social rented
14
8.81%
Total households: 159

Property prices in Pillgwenlly

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£220
Sales (last 12 months)52
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £233K

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) in Pillgwenlly area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £374,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pillgwenlly over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£374,995£—
Semi-Detached9£273,500£225
Terraced25£190,000£184
Flats17£143,500£246

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pillgwenlly

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£78,750£115,000£95,000
2017£70,000£121,000£99,000
2018£90,000£150,000£111,375
2019£92,250£145,000£120,000
2020£80,000£151,000£128,000
2021£105,000£157,500£135,000
2022£361,995£125,000£249,995£170,000
2023£299,995£133,000£256,995£170,000
2024£299,995£145,000£264,995£152,500
2025£320,000£135,000£268,995£190,000
2026£125,000£265,250£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181£106£97
2017£135£111£99
2018£193£105£114
2019£211£145£122
2020£171£184£134
2021£210£140£136
2022£292£237£257£178
2023£297£244£236£175
2024£303£257£298£170
2025£332£241£268£184
2026£188£244£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pillgwenlly.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2AA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2AA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Feb 202515, George Street, Newport, NP20 1ENTerracedFreehold£80,000
29 Sept 202511, Ruperra Street, Newport, NP20 2BATerracedFreehold£180,000
15 Aug 202510, Ruperra Street, Newport, NP20 2BATerracedFreehold£191,000
20 Oct 20253A, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PAOtherFreehold£200,000
22 Apr 202618, Ebenezer Terrace, Newport, NP20 1ETTerracedFreehold£156,000

Schools

In the NP20 2AA postcode area, located within Pillgwenlly & Docks, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 2AA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt Woolos Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePillgwenlly C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMaindee C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 2AA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 2AA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFamily Shopper110 Lower Dock Street, Newport, NP20 2AFWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.1 miAsdaLower Dock Street, Newport, NP20 2BHWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miSunbim Foods102 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LWWalking directions to Sunbim Foods
0.1 miB&E Convenience Stores12 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EDWalking directions to B&E Convenience Stores
0.1 miSt Paul Convenience Store87b Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LSWalking directions to St Paul Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 2AA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Debbie Jenkins

Pillgwenlly - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Saeed Adan

Pillgwenlly - 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
WardPillgwenllyW05001638
ParishPillgwenllyW04001048
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pillgwenlly & DocksW02000364
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 018CW01001661
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 2AA

Is NP20 2AA (Pillgwenlly & Docks) safe?

The area around NP20 2AA records about 94 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 NP20 2AA?

The median sale price around NP20 2AA in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 2AA?

There are 13 schools close to NP20 2AA, including St Woolos Primary School, Pillgwenlly C.P. School and Maindee C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP20 2AA?

The closest station to NP20 2AA is Newport (South Wales), about 1,003 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP20 2AA?

NP20 2AA scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 88 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 2AA (Pillgwenlly & Docks) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 2AA is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Debbie Jenkins (Labour Party) and Saeed Adan (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.