Postcode NP20 2LH 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 1.2 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 the United Kingdom, 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 2LH.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Monkey Island | Medium | Walking directions to Monkey Island |
| 0.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2LH.
In the NP20 2LH postcode area, located within Pillgwenlly & Docks, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 2LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 460 Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0GN | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.4 mi | Newport Food And Wines | Corporation Road, Newport, NP19 0GA | Walking directions to Newport Food And Wines |
| 0.4 mi | Alisha's Convenience Store | 118 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GW | Walking directions to Alisha's Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Corpa Mini Market | Bilston Street, Newport, NP19 0FN | Walking directions to Corpa Mini Market |
| 0.4 mi | M&M Convenience Store | 124 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GW | Walking directions to M&M Convenience Store |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2LH, 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 2LH 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.
The median sale price around NP20 2LH in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NP20 2LH, including Sporting Chance, St Andrew's Primary School and Bridge Achievement Centre. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP20 2LH 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 2LH 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.