Postcode insights

NP20 6JR

Sylvan Close

Malpas

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Detailed insights for NP20 6JR

Overview

Postcode NP20 6JR is located in an urban city, within the Malpas ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Malpas area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Malpas is £42,674 per year. The nearest station is Newport (South Wales), about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Malpas has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Malpas has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Malpas is £42,674 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 6JR.

Transport

The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
3,396.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
12.51(+95%)
Violence and sexual offences
11.81(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.78(-79%)
Other theft
2.08(-55%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.39(-81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
98.6%
Irish
2
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Other White
1
0.35%
Total population: 286

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
69
26.54%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.46%
No qualifications
42
16.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
10.77%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
80
57.97%
Owns with a mortgage
41
29.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
8.7%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.45%
Shared ownership
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Malpas

Median price£226,750
Price per sq ft£258
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £280K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £226,750 (about £258 per square foot) in Malpas area, with individual transactions ranging from £31,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Malpas over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£345,000£283
Semi-Detached66£222,500£247
Terraced12£215,000£247
Flats3£132,000£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Malpas

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Malpas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£81,250£139,500£125,000
2017£211,250£105,250£145,000£127,500
2018£248,750£89,950£153,500£148,500
2019£250,000£117,500£167,500£153,000
2020£280,000£100,000£176,000£156,500
2021£262,500£249,000£185,000£165,000
2022£325,000£110,000£214,000£185,000
2023£375,000£225,000£222,250£188,500
2024£302,500£125,000£216,000£204,000
2025£350,000£147,000£221,000£214,500
2026£330,000£81,500£224,000£212,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Malpas.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Malpas.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194£118£159£120
2017£175£136£172£169
2018£210£131£179£166
2019£214£225£186£198
2020£229£118£201£214
2021£255£265£206£199
2022£276£184£251£193
2023£292£248£239
2024£290£194£257£279
2025£282£195£251£216
2026£297£125£242£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Malpas.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 6JR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 6JR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Jul 202510, Fern Rise, Newport, NP20 6JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000
29 Apr 20254, Fern Rise, Newport, NP20 6JZDetachedFreehold£280,000
19 Feb 202511, Fern Rise, Newport, NP20 6JZTerracedFreehold£214,000
22 Aug 202560, Almond Drive, Newport, NP20 6JXSemi-DetachedLeasehold£260,000
14 Jul 2025141, Larch Grove, Newport, NP20 6LASemi-DetachedLeasehold£275,000

Schools

In the NP20 6JR postcode area, located within Malpas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 6JR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableMalpas Park Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMalpas Church In Wales Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMalpas Court Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 6JR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSpar173 Larch Grove, Newport, NP20 6LAWalking directions to Spar
0.2 miM&S Simply FoodMalpas Road, Newport, NP20 6NFWalking directions to M&S Simply Food
0.2 miPremier - Russell Drive Stores37-39 Russell Drive, Newport, NP20 6NEWalking directions to Premier - Russell Drive Stores
0.4 miPremier37 Russell Drive, Newport, NP20 6FBWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miTesco Express391 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 6WBWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 6JR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Julian Mayer

Malpas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

James John Clarke

Malpas - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Jane Mudd

Malpas - 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
WardMalpasW05001637
ParishMalpasW04000822
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)MalpasW02000348
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 002AW01001651
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 6JR

Is NP20 6JR (Malpas) safe?

The area around NP20 6JR records about 22 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NP20 6JR?

The median sale price around NP20 6JR in Malpas is £226,750 (about £258 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 6JR?

There are 8 schools close to NP20 6JR, including Malpas Park Primary School, Malpas Church In Wales Primary School and Malpas Court Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 6JR?

NP20 6JR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 6JR (Malpas) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 6JR is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Julian Mayer (Labour Party), James John Clarke (Labour Party) and Jane Mudd (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.