Postcode insights

NP20 2PP

Commercial Road

Pillgwenlly

Interactive map showing NP20 2PP and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP20 2PP

Overview

Postcode NP20 2PP 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 very high crime levels, with around 134.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belle Vue Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
135
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
70.3%
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 10 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Pillgwenlly & Docks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.3%

Approximately 70.3% 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.

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 2PP.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP20 2PP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Newport (South Wales)

N/A

Walking directions to Newport (South Wales)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 2PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBelle Vue ParkLargeWalking directions to Belle Vue Park
0.4 miCourtybella GardensSmallWalking directions to Courtybella Gardens
0.3 miClifton ParkSmallWalking directions to Clifton Park

Area Profile

Population
184
Population density
6,052.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.1(+56%)
Anti-social behaviour
42.96(+230%)
Public order
23.27(+183%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.9(+144%)
Drugs
12.53(+384%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
122
66.3%
African
19
10.33%
Other White
8
4.35%
Pakistani
6
3.26%
Other Asian
5
2.72%
Total population: 184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
67
42.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
23.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
14
8.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
6.92%
Level 3 (A level)
10
6.29%
Total 16+ residents: 159

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
53
44.92%
Social rents from council
30
25.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.8%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.08%
Owns with a mortgage
4
3.39%
Total households: 118

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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Oct 20253A, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PAOtherFreehold£200,000
29 Sept 202511, Ruperra Street, Newport, NP20 2BATerracedFreehold£180,000
15 Aug 202510, Ruperra Street, Newport, NP20 2BATerracedFreehold£191,000
19 Feb 202515, George Street, Newport, NP20 1ENTerracedFreehold£80,000
06 Feb 2026Flat 6, 31A, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PSFlatsLeasehold£55,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 2PP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicablePillgwenlly C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Woolos Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaindee C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 2PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miB&E Convenience Stores12 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EDWalking directions to B&E Convenience Stores
0.1 miAndy's Convenience46 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EDWalking directions to Andy's Convenience
0.1 miBaltika Supermarket33 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PBWalking directions to Baltika Supermarket
0.1 miSunbim Foods102 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LWWalking directions to Sunbim Foods
0.1 miSt Paul Convenience Store87b Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LSWalking directions to St Paul Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 2PP, 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 018DW01001662
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 2PP

Is NP20 2PP (Pillgwenlly & Docks) safe?

The area around NP20 2PP records about 135 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 2PP?

The median sale price around NP20 2PP 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 2PP?

There are 13 schools close to NP20 2PP, including Pillgwenlly C.P. School, St Woolos Primary School and Maindee C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP20 2PP?

The closest station to NP20 2PP is Newport (South Wales), about 1,011 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP20 2PP?

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

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

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