Postcode NP20 3NJ 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Coed Melyn Park.
Gaer has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,524 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Gaer has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.4% 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 3NJ.
The nearest station is Pye Corner located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Pye Corner | N/A | Walking directions to Pye Corner |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Coed Melyn Park | Large | Walking directions to Coed Melyn 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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 3NJ.
In the NP20 3NJ postcode area, located within Gaer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 3NJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Spar | 127 Bassaleg Road, Newport, NP20 3NA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Lifestyle Express | 41-43 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GY | Walking directions to Lifestyle Express |
| 0.2 mi | Gaer Stores | 39 Gaer Road, Newport, NP20 3GY | Walking directions to Gaer Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP20 3NJ, 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 3NJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 3NJ in Gaer is £210,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 81 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to NP20 3NJ, including Gaer Primary school, Ysgol Bryn Derw and Glasllwch C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP20 3NJ is Pye Corner, about 1,097 m away.
NP20 3NJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,524 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 3NJ 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.