Postcode insights

NP20 2FN

Ariel Close

Pillgwenlly

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Detailed insights for NP20 2FN

Overview

Postcode NP20 2FN is located in a rural town, 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 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Monkey Island.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
11.8%
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 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

11.8%

Approximately 11.8% 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 2FN.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 2FN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMonkey IslandMediumWalking directions to Monkey Island
0.5 miCourtybella GardensSmallWalking directions to Courtybella Gardens

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
3,356.9 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
230
69.49%
Other White
52
15.71%
African
9
2.72%
Chinese
8
2.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.42%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
38.41%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
15.22%
No qualifications
41
14.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
81
41.54%
Owns with a mortgage
69
35.38%
Other social rented
21
10.77%
Owns outright
18
9.23%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.05%
Total households: 195

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2FN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2FN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 202518, Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2FNFlatsLeasehold£82,500
04 Apr 202520, Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2FNFlatsLeasehold£85,000
07 Feb 20259, Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2FNFlatsLeasehold£125,000
15 May 202521, Penner Court, Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2GRFlatsLeasehold£135,000
07 May 202512, Penner Court, Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2GRFlatsLeasehold£145,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 2FN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSporting ChanceWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableSt Andrew's Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBridge Achievement CentreWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 2FN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 2FN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyle Express460 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0GNWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miEssoCorporation Road, Newport, NP19 0HEWalking directions to Esso
0.4 miAlisha's Convenience Store118 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GWWalking directions to Alisha's Convenience Store
0.4 miM&M Convenience Store124 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GWWalking directions to M&M Convenience Store
0.4 miNewport Food And WinesCorporation Road, Newport, NP19 0GAWalking directions to Newport Food And Wines

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 2FN, 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 Introduced2008-02-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 2FN

Is NP20 2FN (Pillgwenlly & Docks) safe?

The area around NP20 2FN 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 2FN?

The median sale price around NP20 2FN 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 2FN?

There are 11 schools close to NP20 2FN, including Sporting Chance, St Andrew's Primary School and Bridge Achievement Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 2FN?

NP20 2FN 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 2FN (Pillgwenlly & Docks) in Parliament and on the local council?

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