Postcode NP20 2HZ is located in a rural town, 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 £169,000 (around £190 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,000 and £235,000. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.1 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.
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 31.6% 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 2HZ.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Monkey Island | Medium | Walking directions to Monkey Island |
| 0.3 mi | Courtybella Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Courtybella Gardens |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £169,000 (about £190 per square foot) in Pillgwenlly area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £374,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £359,995 | £288 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £260,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 26 | £172,500 | £165 |
| Flats | 14 | £121,000 | £189 |
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 | £200,500 |
| 2026 | — | £110,500 | £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 | £203 |
| 2026 | — | £188 | £243 | £155 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2HZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 1, Wallis Street, Newport, NP20 2DH | Terraced | Freehold | £144,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 15, Wallis Street, Newport, NP20 2DH | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 01 Sept 2025 | 51, East Dock Road, Newport, NP20 2JA | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2026 | 42, East Dock Road, Newport, NP20 2FR | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2026 | 21, Castle Street, Newport, NP20 2DF | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 |
In the NP20 2HZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Not applicable | Sporting Chance | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Bridge Achievement Centre | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP20 2HZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Alisha's Convenience Store | 118 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GW | Walking directions to Alisha's Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | M&M Convenience Store | 124 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GW | Walking directions to M&M Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Medina Food Market | 2 Alexandra Road, Newport, NP20 2GY | Walking directions to Medina Food Market |
| 0.3 mi | Mega Bazaar | 143-144 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJ | Walking directions to Mega Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Mega Food | 145-146 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2QF | Walking directions to Mega Food |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2HZ, 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 2HZ 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 2HZ in Pillgwenlly is £169,000 (about £190 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NP20 2HZ, including Sporting Chance, Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli and Bridge Achievement Centre. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NP20 2HZ 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 2HZ 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).