Postcode NP20 3ED is located in an urban city, within the Gaer ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gaer area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gaer is £42,951 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.
Gaer has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 314 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gaer has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gaer is £42,951 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 3ED.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Newport (South Wales) | N/A | Walking directions to Newport (South Wales) |
| 1 mi | Pye Corner | N/A | Walking directions to Pye Corner |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £310,500 | £281 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £223,000 | £264 |
| Terraced | 24 | £180,000 | £211 |
| Flats | 11 | £102,500 | £186 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3ED.
In the NP20 3ED postcode area, located within Gaer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 3ED
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 127 Bassaleg Road, Newport, NP20 3NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Ranj Superstore | 8 Risca Road, Newport, NP20 4JW | Walking directions to Ranj Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Drinks Express | Llanthewy Road, Newport, NP20 4HA | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
| 0.3 mi | Lifestyle Express | 41-43 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.3 mi | Gaer Stores | 39 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GY | Walking directions to Gaer Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP20 3ED, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bev Perkins
Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022
Dimitri Batrouni
Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022
Stephen Marshall
Gaer - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP20 3ED records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3ED in Gaer is £210,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NP20 3ED, including Ysgol Bryn Derw, Clytha Primary School and Gaer Primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP20 3ED is Newport (South Wales), about 1,335 m away.
NP20 3ED scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 314 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP20 3ED 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).
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.