Postcode insights

NP20 5NL

Glassworks Cottages

Shaftesbury

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Detailed insights for NP20 5NL

Overview

Postcode NP20 5NL 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 low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Glebelands Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Shaftesbury & Crindai has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Shaftesbury & Crindai has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.1%

Approximately 5.1% 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 5NL.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP20 5NL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGlebelands ParkMediumWalking directions to Glebelands Park

Area Profile

Population
295
Population density
1,670.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
20.99(+226%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.51(-54%)
Public order
7.3(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.65(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.65(-50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
89.9%
Other White
13
4.38%
Indian
4
1.35%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.35%
Caribbean
2
0.67%
Total population: 297

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
74
31.9%
Level 3 (A level)
46
19.83%
No qualifications
39
16.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
12.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
7.33%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
48
41.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
11.11%
Social rents from council
5
4.27%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.71%
Total households: 117

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 5NL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 5NL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 202520, Glassworks Cottages, Newport, NP20 5NLTerracedFreehold£145,000
16 Apr 2025130, Brynglas Avenue, Newport, NP20 5LQSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
11 Jul 2025180, Brynglas Road, Newport, NP20 5QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
06 Jun 2025174, Brynglas Road, Newport, NP20 5QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
17 Feb 2025200, Brynglas Road, Newport, NP20 5QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Bro TeyrnonWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableGlan Usk Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 5NL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 5NL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miALDIAlbany Street, Newport, NP20 5NJWalking directions to ALDI
0.1 miSainsbury'sAlbany Street, Newport, NP20 5NJWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.4 miS A Convenience Store11 Albany Street, Newport, NP20 5JLWalking directions to S A Convenience Store
0.4 miVictoria Grocery32 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PAWalking directions to Victoria Grocery
0.4 miMalpas Convenience6 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 5PAWalking directions to Malpas Convenience

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 5NL, 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 006DW01001683
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 5NL

Is NP20 5NL (Shaftesbury & Crindai) safe?

The area around NP20 5NL 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NP20 5NL?

The median sale price around NP20 5NL 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 5NL?

There are 8 schools close to NP20 5NL, including Crindau Junior & Infant School, Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon and Glan Usk Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 5NL?

NP20 5NL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,005 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 5NL 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).

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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.