Postcode insights

NP20 3JX

Lamb Close

Gaer

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Detailed insights for NP20 3JX

Overview

Postcode NP20 3JX 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 Pye Corner, about 0.8 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
17%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Gaer has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 630 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Gaer has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17%

Approximately 17.0% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Gaer is £42,951 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pye Corner located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP20 3JX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Pye Corner

N/A

Walking directions to Pye Corner

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
1,422.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.74(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.64(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(+16%)
Public order
7.82(-5%)
Other theft
2.13(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
323
92.29%
Other White
11
3.14%
African
5
1.43%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.86%
Total population: 350

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
26.18%
Level 3 (A level)
55
20%
Level 4+ (Degree)
55
20%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
11.64%
Total 16+ residents: 275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
50
37.04%
Owns outright
44
32.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.11%
Social rents from council
13
9.63%
Other social rented
10
7.41%
Total households: 135

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 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3JX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3JX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Sept 20255, Lamb Close, Newport, NP20 3JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,500
06 Feb 20266, Sheridan Close, Newport, NP20 3JWTerracedFreehold£192,500
17 Sept 20252, Barrie Gardens, Newport, NP20 3JTTerracedFreehold£205,000
14 Jul 202513, Keats Close, Newport, NP20 3JUTerracedFreehold£240,000
25 Sept 20254, Macauley Gardens, Newport, NP20 3JZTerracedFreehold£200,000

Schools

In the NP20 3JX postcode area, located within Gaer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGaer Primary schoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn DerwWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 3JX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 3JX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miGaer Stores39 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GYWalking directions to Gaer Stores
0.3 miLifestyle Express41-43 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GYWalking directions to Lifestyle Express
0.4 miHeron FoodsCardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3AGWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.4 miSpar195-197 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BPWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miAJS Stores199 Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3BPWalking directions to AJS Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 3JX, 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)GaerW02000363
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 017DW01001632
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 3JX

Is NP20 3JX (Gaer) safe?

The area around NP20 3JX records about 46 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.

What is the average house price near NP20 3JX?

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

What schools are near NP20 3JX?

There are 9 schools close to NP20 3JX, including St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School, Gaer Primary school and Ysgol Bryn Derw. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP20 3JX?

The closest station to NP20 3JX is Pye Corner, about 1,252 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP20 3JX?

NP20 3JX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 630 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 3JX (Gaer) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP20 3JX 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.