Postcode report
Is NP19 4BU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NP19 4BU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP19 4BU is a postcode in Lliswerry, Newport, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP19 4BU, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP19 4BU are health and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP19 4BU is based on Newport 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,940 residents, 142 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near NP19 4BU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 130 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP19 4BU can compare 11 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP19 4BU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP19 4BU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP19 4BU
Is NP19 4BU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP19 4BU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP19 4BU?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP19 4BU?
LocaleIQ matched NP19 4BU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP19 4BU?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 130 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP19 4BU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.