Postcode report
Is NP19 8AH a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NP19 8AH: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP19 8AH is a postcode in Alway, Newport, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP19 8AH, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP19 8AH are safety and health, while housing 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 8AH is based on Newport 008 Census 2021. It covers 5,797 residents, 3,915 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 23% 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 8AH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £207k from 99 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP19 8AH can compare 12 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 8AH 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 8AH; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP19 8AH
Is NP19 8AH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% 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 8AH?
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 8AH?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP19 8AH?
LocaleIQ matched NP19 8AH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP19 8AH?
The latest median sold price is £207k based on 99 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP19 8AH?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.