Postcode insights

NP20 2DD

Potter Street

Pillgwenlly

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Detailed insights for NP20 2DD

Overview

Postcode NP20 2DD 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 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Courtybella Gardens.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.8%
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 21 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 79.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.8%

Approximately 33.8% 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 2DD.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 2DD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCourtybella GardensSmallWalking directions to Courtybella Gardens

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
12,638 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.3(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.91(+61%)
Public order
9.93(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.36(+14%)
Other theft
5.75(+26%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
128
31.14%
Pakistani
93
22.63%
Bangladeshi
62
15.09%
Arab
22
5.35%
Other White
21
5.11%
Total population: 411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
115
40.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
16.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
15.85%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
35
26.32%
Owns with a mortgage
30
22.56%
Other social rented
25
18.8%
Social rents from council
20
15.04%
Owns outright
15
11.28%
Total households: 133

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 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2DD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2DD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20255, Castle Street, Newport, NP20 2DFTerracedFreehold£161,000
14 Mar 202513, Wilson Street, Newport, NP20 2DJTerracedFreehold£150,000
04 Dec 2025Jewson Ltd, Bolt Street, Newport, NP20 2TJOtherFreehold£1,700,000
23 Jun 202511, Temple Street, Newport, NP20 2GJTerracedFreehold£170,000
30 Apr 202518, Temple Street, Newport, NP20 2GJTerracedFreehold£142,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 2DD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSporting ChanceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableSt Michael's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicablePillgwenlly C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 2DD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&M Convenience Store124 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GWWalking directions to M&M Convenience Store
0.1 miAlisha's Convenience Store118 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GWWalking directions to Alisha's Convenience Store
0.2 miMedina Food Market2 Alexandra Road, Newport, NP20 2GYWalking directions to Medina Food Market
0.2 miMega Bazaar143-144 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJWalking directions to Mega Bazaar
0.2 miMega Food145-146 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2QFWalking directions to Mega Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 2DD, 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 018AW01001659
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 2DD

Is NP20 2DD (Pillgwenlly & Docks) safe?

The area around NP20 2DD records about 79 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 2DD?

The median sale price around NP20 2DD 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 2DD?

There are 10 schools close to NP20 2DD, including Sporting Chance, St Michael's R.C. Primary School and Pillgwenlly C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 2DD?

NP20 2DD scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 2DD 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.