Postcode report
Is NP20 2AJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NP20 2AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP20 2AJ is a postcode in Pillgwenlly, Newport, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP20 2AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP20 2AJ are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity 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 NP20 2AJ is based on Newport 018 Census 2021. It covers 9,288 residents, 1,681 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 41% owner-occupied, 28% privately rented, 30% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NP20 2AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £161k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP20 2AJ 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 NP20 2AJ 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 NP20 2AJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP20 2AJ
Is NP20 2AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 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 NP20 2AJ?
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 NP20 2AJ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP20 2AJ?
LocaleIQ matched NP20 2AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP20 2AJ?
The latest median sold price is £161k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP20 2AJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.