Postcode NP20 2SJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Belle Vue Park.
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.
Pillgwenlly & Docks has a very high crime rate, with approximately 134.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.1% 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 2SJ.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Belle Vue Park | Large | Walking directions to Belle Vue Park |
| 0.5 mi | Clifton Park | Small | Walking directions to Clifton Park |
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 2SJ.
In the NP20 2SJ 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 2SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bellevue Store | 69 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 2EN | Walking directions to Bellevue Store |
| 0.4 mi | Ford Fruit and Veg | Port Road, Newport, NP20 2NS | Walking directions to Ford Fruit and Veg |
| 0.4 mi | Total Asia Food | Port Road, Newport, NP20 2NS | Walking directions to Total Asia Food |
| 0.4 mi | My Local Convenience Store | 116a Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4GA | Walking directions to My Local Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | Stow Hill, Newport, NP20 4GA | Walking directions to Asda Express |
Elected local representatives for NP20 2SJ, 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 2SJ 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.
The median sale price around NP20 2SJ in Pillgwenlly & Docks is £180,000 (about £220 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to NP20 2SJ, including Greenfields School, Pillgwenlly C.P. School and St Michael's R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP20 2SJ is Newport (South Wales), about 1,285 m away.
NP20 2SJ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 2SJ 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.