Postcode insights

NP20 3AW

St Davids Crescent

Gaer

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Detailed insights for NP20 3AW

Overview

Postcode NP20 3AW is located in an urban city, within the Gaer ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Duffryn & Maesglas area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Duffryn & Maesglas is £42,809 per year. The nearest station is Pye Corner, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Tredegar Park Recreation Ground.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Duffryn & Maesglas has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 588 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Duffryn & Maesglas has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2%

Approximately 2.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Duffryn & Maesglas is £42,809 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 3AW.

Transport

The nearest station is Pye Corner located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 3AW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miTredegar Park Recreation GroundLargeWalking directions to Tredegar Park Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
319
Population density
6,146.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.68(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.43(+1%)
Public order
6.76(-18%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.41(-58%)
Other crime
4.05(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
75.31%
Bangladeshi
17
5.31%
Indian
14
4.38%
Other Asian
12
3.75%
Arab
11
3.44%
Total population: 320

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
29%
No qualifications
58
21.56%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.73%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.99%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.92%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
40.67%
Owns outright
51
34%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
16%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.33%
Shared ownership
3
2%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Gaer

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)81
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £250K

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Gaer area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £480,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gaer over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£310,500£281
Semi-Detached40£223,000£264
Terraced24£180,000£211
Flats11£102,500£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gaer

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,998£92,500£139,975£119,995
2017£197,500£97,000£145,000£109,000
2018£218,750£96,000£160,000£124,475
2019£204,975£101,250£168,000£132,500
2020£230,000£115,000£180,000£141,225
2021£247,500£115,000£190,000£145,000
2022£342,500£107,000£220,000£170,000
2023£380,500£123,500£220,750£178,150
2024£250,000£135,000£225,000£173,000
2025£310,500£112,500£225,500£179,500
2026£295,000£98,000£230,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gaer.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaer.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£173£145£175
2017£183£156£155£137
2018£197£168£181£157
2019£212£178£193£163
2020£206£195£205£156
2021£227£201£214£190
2022£255£163£237£204
2023£332£180£235£213
2024£262£207£241£218
2025£265£184£259£211
2026£275£198£247£197
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gaer.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gaer in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3AW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3AW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jan 202616, Park Drive, Newport, NP20 3ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Feb 202694, St Davids Crescent, Newport, NP20 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
05 Dec 202554, St Davids Crescent, Newport, NP20 3AXSemi-DetachedFreehold£147,000
05 Dec 202543, Park Drive, Newport, NP20 3ANTerracedFreehold£250,000
20 May 202542, Park Drive, Newport, NP20 3ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£255,000

Schools

In the NP20 3AW postcode area, located within Duffryn & Maesglas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 3AW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableSt David's R.C. Junior & Infants SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMaes Ebbw SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableMaesglas C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 3AW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 3AW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miHeron FoodsCardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3AGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.1 miAJS Stores199 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BPWalking directions to AJS Stores
0.1 miSpar195-197 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BPWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miLidl181 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BPWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHobby CraftCardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BAWalking directions to Hobby Craft

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 3AW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bev Perkins

Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Dimitri Batrouni

Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Stephen Marshall

Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardGaerW05001633
ParishGaerW04000815
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Duffryn & MaesglasW02000365
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 019BW01001634
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 3AW

Is NP20 3AW (Duffryn & Maesglas) safe?

The area around NP20 3AW records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.

What is the average house price near NP20 3AW?

The median sale price around NP20 3AW in Duffryn & Maesglas is £210,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 3AW?

There are 10 schools close to NP20 3AW, including St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School, Maes Ebbw School and Maesglas C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 3AW?

NP20 3AW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 588 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 3AW (Duffryn & Maesglas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP20 3AW is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bev Perkins (Labour Party), Dimitri Batrouni (Labour Party) and Stephen Marshall (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.