Postcode NP20 2AR is located in an urban city, within the Pillgwenlly area 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 median sale price in Pillgwenlly is £165,500 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Courtybella Gardens.
Pillgwenlly & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 88 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pillgwenlly & Docks has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £39,444 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 2AR.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Courtybella Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Courtybella Gardens |
| 0.5 mi | Chapel Park | Small | Walking directions to Chapel Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Pillgwenlly area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £374,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £367,495 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £260,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 16 | £117,500 | £188 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £350,000 | £135,000 | £273,500 | £191,000 |
| 2026 | — | £98,000 | £256,000 | £170,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £300 | £241 | £322 | £194 |
| 2026 | — | £170 | £243 | £155 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Jun 2026 | 76, Dolphin Street, Newport, NP20 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 50, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 45, South Market Street, Newport, NP20 2AW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 42, South Market Street, Newport, NP20 2AW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 20, Dolphin Street, Newport, NP20 2AS | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the NP20 2AR postcode area, located within Pillgwenlly & Docks, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Sporting Chance | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | St Michael's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP20 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Asia Halal Food Store | 49 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Walking directions to Asia Halal Food Store |
| 0 mi | Pill Mini Market | 46 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Walking directions to Pill Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Crystal Market | 55 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Walking directions to Crystal Market |
| 0.1 mi | B&B Fresh Ways | 40-41 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Walking directions to B&B Fresh Ways |
| 0.1 mi | Commercial Road Food Stores | 169 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PL | Walking directions to Commercial Road Food Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2AR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Debbie Jenkins
Pillgwenlly - Elected 5 May 2022
Saeed Adan
Pillgwenlly - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP20 2AR 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 public order.
The median sale price around NP20 2AR in Pillgwenlly is £165,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to NP20 2AR, including Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli, Sporting Chance and St Michael's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP20 2AR is Newport (South Wales), about 1,282 m away.
NP20 2AR 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 2AR 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).