Postcode NP20 2JS 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 average crime levels, with around 65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below 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 is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Courtybella Gardens.
Pillgwenlly & Docks has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pillgwenlly & Docks has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.3% 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 2JS.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Courtybella Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Courtybella Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £374,995 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £273,500 | £225 |
| Terraced | 25 | £190,000 | £184 |
| Flats | 17 | £143,500 | £246 |
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 | £320,000 | £135,000 | £268,995 | £190,000 |
| 2026 | — | £125,000 | £265,250 | £175,000 |
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 | £332 | £241 | £268 | £184 |
| 2026 | — | £188 | £244 | £173 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2JS.
In the NP20 2JS postcode area, located within Pillgwenlly & Docks, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 2JS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ibile Foodstore | 87 Alexandra Road, Newport, NP20 2JF | Walking directions to Ibile Foodstore |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Stores | 16 Alexandra Road, Newport, NP20 2GY | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Medina Food Market | 2 Alexandra Road, Newport, NP20 2GY | Walking directions to Medina Food Market |
| 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 |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2JS, 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 2JS records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NP20 2JS in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NP20 2JS, including Bridge Achievement Centre, St Michael's R.C. Primary School and Sporting Chance. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP20 2JS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 241 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 2JS 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).
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.