Postcode NP20 6WS 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 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 83% 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 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Grove Park.
Malpas has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,666 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Malpas has a very low crime rate, with approximately 14.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
The average income per household in Malpas is £42,674 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 6WS.
The nearest station is Newport (South Wales) located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Grove Park | Small | Walking directions to Grove Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £345,000 | £283 |
| Semi-Detached | 66 | £222,500 | £247 |
| Terraced | 12 | £215,000 | £247 |
| Flats | 3 | £132,000 | £192 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 6WS.
In the NP20 6WS postcode area, located within Malpas, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 6WS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 391 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 6WB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sunny Express | 363 Malpas Road, Newport, NP20 6WB | Walking directions to Sunny Express |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 37 Russell Drive, Newport, NP20 6FB | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 173 Larch Grove, Newport, NP20 6LA | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Premier - Russell Drive Stores | 37-39 Russell Drive, Newport, NP20 6NE | Walking directions to Premier - Russell Drive Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP20 6WS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Julian Mayer
Malpas - Elected 5 May 2022
James John Clarke
Malpas - Elected 5 May 2022
Jane Mudd
Malpas - Elected 5 May 2022
Jessica Morden
Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP20 6WS records about 15 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.
The median sale price around NP20 6WS in Malpas is £226,750 (about £258 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 9 schools close to NP20 6WS, including Malpas Church In Wales Primary School, Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Teyrnon and Malpas Park Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP20 6WS scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,666 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 6WS 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).
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.