NP20 5GL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Newport

NP20 5GL is a postcode in Allt-yr-yn, Newport, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP20 5GL, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around NP20 5GL are jobs and schools and education, 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 NP20 5GL is based on Newport 006 Census 2021. It covers 6,796 residents, 3,391 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 37, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 54% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 27% 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 5GL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP20 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £161k from 101 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.

Families checking schools near NP20 5GL 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.

Near NP20 5GL, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including holiday clubs (2). Closest examples include Camp Fantastic – Award Winning Multi Activity Summer Camp in Newport, Wales (at Rougemont School, Llantarnam Hall, Malpas Road, ages 3-12, 2.9 km) and Camp Fantastic – Award Winning Multi Activity May Half Term Camp in Newport, Wales (at Rougemont School, Llantarnam Hall, Malpas Road, ages 3-12, 2.9 km). 2 holiday-club or holiday-activity options; 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP20 5GL 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 5GL; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.