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NP20 7TN

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Detailed insights for NP20 7TN

Overview

Postcode NP20 7TN is located in an urban city, within the Bettws ward of Newport in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bettws area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bettws is £36,869 per year. The nearest station is Rogerstone, about 2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Bettws has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 169 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Bettws has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bettws is £36,869 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP20 7TN.

Transport

The nearest station is Rogerstone located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
3,371.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.55(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.39(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.57(+44%)
Public order
8.46(+3%)
Other crime
1.41(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
233
87.92%
Other White
10
3.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
8
3.02%
Irish
6
2.26%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.13%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
73
34.11%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
31
14.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
31.54%
Owns outright
26
20%
Social rents from council
25
19.23%
Owns with a mortgage
18
13.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
12.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Bettws

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£194
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £200K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Bettws area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £361,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bettws over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£326,000£262
Semi-Detached16£180,000£193
Terraced33£170,000£192
Flats3£87,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Bettws

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bettws.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,500£116,000£102,500
2017£263,100£61,000£117,000£100,000
2018£265,000£77,000£131,475£110,000
2019£250,025£75,000£134,975£121,500
2020£263,000£70,000£148,000£130,000
2021£307,500£70,000£147,000£131,250
2022£288,500£88,000£171,000£162,500
2023£305,000£80,000£180,000£154,000
2024£385,000£96,500£168,000£165,000
2025£326,000£116,750£165,000£162,500
2026£343,000£72,000£235,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bettws.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bettws.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£212£137£129
2017£213£100£131£123
2018£197£118£138£126
2019£229£115£155£141
2020£214£163£165£147
2021£242£121£167£150
2022£254£141£201£189
2023£236£138£213£176
2024£280£151£189£190
2025£260£190£193£189
2026£282£163£190£200
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Bettws.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 7TN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP20 7TN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jul 202516, Itchen Close, Newport, NP20 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
27 Feb 202518, Itchen Close, Newport, NP20 7ALSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
09 Jan 202636, Tone Close, Newport, NP20 7AUTerracedFreehold£170,000
24 Jun 202571, Tone Close, Newport, NP20 7AUOtherFreehold£166,500
24 Jul 2025539, Monnow Way, Newport, NP20 7DWSemi-DetachedFreehold£141,000

Schools

In the NP20 7TN postcode area, located within Bettws, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP20 7TN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableMonnow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMillbrook Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Ifor HaelWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP20 7TN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP20 7TN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miMorrisons Daily6-7 Bettws Centre, Newport, NP20 7TNWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0 miSparBettws Centre, Newport, NP20 7TNWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP20 7TN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Elizabeth Cleverly

Bettws - Elected 5 May 2022

Newport Independents Party

Jason Alan Jordan

Bettws - Elected 5 May 2022

Newport Independents Party

Kevin Whitehead

Bettws - Elected 5 May 2022

Newport Independents Party

Member of parliament

Jessica Morden

Newport East - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictNewportW06000022
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport EastW07000104
WardBettwsW05001630
ParishBettwsW04000811
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BettwsW02000349
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newport 003EW01001621
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP20 7TN

Is NP20 7TN (Bettws) safe?

The area around NP20 7TN records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP20 7TN?

The median sale price around NP20 7TN in Bettws is £170,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP20 7TN?

There are 6 schools close to NP20 7TN, including Monnow Primary School, Millbrook Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Ifor Hael. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP20 7TN?

NP20 7TN scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 169 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP20 7TN (Bettws) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport East covering NP20 7TN is Jessica Morden (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Elizabeth Cleverly (Newport Independents Party), Jason Alan Jordan (Newport Independents Party) and Kevin Whitehead (Newport Independents 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.