Postcode insights

NP20 5FP

Bolton Street

Shaftesbury

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Detailed insights for NP20 5FP

Overview

Postcode NP20 5FP is located in an urban city, within the Shaftesbury ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Shaftesbury & Crindai area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Shaftesbury & Crindai is £39,606 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Kimberley Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Shaftesbury & Crindai has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 840 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Shaftesbury & Crindai has a very low crime rate, with approximately 20.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4%

Approximately 4.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Shaftesbury & Crindai is £39,606 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 5FP.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP20 5FP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Newport (South Wales)

N/A

Walking directions to Newport (South Wales)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 5FP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miKimberley ParkMediumWalking directions to Kimberley Park

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
8,037.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.33(-67%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.25(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.83(-61%)
Drugs
1.42(-45%)
Vehicle crime
1.42(-51%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
80.07%
Other White
17
5.65%
Indian
9
2.99%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
31.93%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
16.39%
No qualifications
37
15.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.6%
Owns outright
38
30.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
23.2%
Other forms of private rent
5
4%
Other social rented
3
2.4%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Shaftesbury

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £210K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £204 per square foot) in Shaftesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £313,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Shaftesbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£237,500£255
Semi-Detached14£223,250£243
Terraced39£165,000£191
Flats2£122,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Shaftesbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£74,750£104,500£96,000
2017£190,000£69,000£117,250£103,000
2018£203,500£94,250£141,000£116,500
2019£195,000£96,000£148,000£127,000
2020£200,000£84,000£161,000£130,000
2021£257,500£75,000£180,000£132,000
2022£408,250£109,000£190,000£145,000
2023£96,250£170,000£150,000
2024£250,500£95,000£185,000£152,500
2025£237,500£100,000£208,750£157,000
2026£145,000£210,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£99£100£111
2017£168£88£143£115
2018£143£126£160£130
2019£139£124£164£139
2020£194£120£170£135
2021£218£119£189£151
2022£213£145£230£174
2023£156£189£171
2024£245£209£200£171
2025£255£129£219£190
2026£182£224£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Shaftesbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 5FP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 5FP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Sept 202573, Power Street, Newport, NP20 5FSTerracedFreehold£133,400
19 Dec 20253, Hopefield, Newport, NP20 5FNTerracedFreehold£145,000
31 Mar 202531, Harlequin Drive, Newport, NP20 5GJSemi-DetachedFreehold£237,500
28 Nov 202560, Upper Power Street, Newport, NP20 5FTTerracedFreehold£137,500
03 Oct 202550, Upper Power Street, Newport, NP20 5FTTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the NP20 5FP postcode area, located within Shaftesbury & Crindai, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 5FP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCrindau Junior & Infant SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableMaindee C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 5FP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 5FP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFarmfoodsBarrack Hill, Newport, NP20 5GNWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.1 miShell Select1 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PAWalking directions to Shell Select
0.2 miMalpas Convenience6 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PAWalking directions to Malpas Convenience
0.2 miVictoria Grocery32 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PAWalking directions to Victoria Grocery
0.2 miLifestyle Express3 Allt-Yr-Yn View, Newport, NP20 5GBWalking directions to Lifestyle Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 5FP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

James Lauren

Shaftesbury - Elected 5 May 2022

Green Party

Paul Martyn Cockeram

Shaftesbury - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardShaftesburyW05001643
ParishShaftesburyW04000832
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Shaftesbury & CrindaiW02000352
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 006EW01001684
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 5FP

Is NP20 5FP (Shaftesbury & Crindai) safe?

The area around NP20 5FP records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NP20 5FP?

The median sale price around NP20 5FP in Shaftesbury & Crindai is £180,000 (about £204 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 5FP?

There are 10 schools close to NP20 5FP, including Crindau Junior & Infant School, St Mary's R.C. Primary School and Maindee C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP20 5FP?

The closest station to NP20 5FP is Newport (South Wales), about 763 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP20 5FP?

NP20 5FP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 840 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 5FP (Shaftesbury & Crindai) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 5FP is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: James Lauren (Green Party) and Paul Martyn Cockeram (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.