Postcode NP20 3HL 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Belle Vue Park.
Gaer has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,124 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gaer has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.3% 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 3HL.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Belle Vue Park | Large | Walking directions to Belle Vue Park |
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 3HL.
In the NP20 3HL postcode area, located within Gaer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 3HL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Hobby Craft | Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BA | Walking directions to Hobby Craft |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 5 - 6 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BA | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | Drinks Express | Llanthewy Road, Newport, NP20 4HA | Walking directions to Drinks Express |
| 0.4 mi | Ranj Superstore | 8 Risca Road, Newport, NP20 4JW | Walking directions to Ranj Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Lifestyle Express | 41-43 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
Elected local representatives for NP20 3HL, 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 3HL records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3HL 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 3HL, including Ysgol Bryn Derw, Greenfields School and Gaer Primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP20 3HL is Newport (South Wales), about 1,396 m away.
NP20 3HL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,124 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 3HL 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.