Postcode NP20 2RS is located in an urban city, 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 £165,500 (around £186 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £124,000 and £230,000. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.9 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 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 43.6% 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 2RS.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Courtybella Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Courtybella Gardens |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 (about £186 per square foot) in Pillgwenlly area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £374,995.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £367,495 | £294 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £260,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 27 | £170,000 | £161 |
| Flats | 16 | £117,500 | £188 |
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 | £191,000 |
| 2026 | — | £98,000 | £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 | £194 |
| 2026 | — | £170 | £243 | £155 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 2RS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 151, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJ | Other | Freehold | £245,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2026 | 50, Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PE | Other | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2025 | 11, Temple Street, Newport, NP20 2GJ | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 3, Alma Close, Newport, NP20 2RD | Terraced | Freehold | £82,309 | |
| 04 Jun 2026 | 76, Dolphin Street, Newport, NP20 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £156,000 |
In the NP20 2RS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | St Michael's R.C. Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.4 mi | Not applicable | Sporting Chance | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP20 2RS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Yums & Food | Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJ | Walking directions to Yums & Food |
| 0 mi | International Food Market Maleek | 155 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJ | Walking directions to International Food Market Maleek |
| 0.1 mi | Ha Long Bay Mini Mart | 157 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PJ | Walking directions to Ha Long Bay Mini Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Mega Food | 145-146 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2QF | Walking directions to Mega Food |
| 0.1 mi | Beer Buster | 67-68 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2PF | Walking directions to Beer Buster |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2RS, 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 2RS 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 2RS in Pillgwenlly is £165,500 (about £186 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NP20 2RS, including Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli, St Michael's R.C. Primary School and Sporting Chance. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP20 2RS is Newport (South Wales), about 1,376 m away.
NP20 2RS 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 2RS 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).