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Affluence in NP20 2DH

How NP20 2DH ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Pillgwenlly & Docks
Council
Newport
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
3,432 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off NP20 2DH is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the NP20 2DH area scores 1.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
1.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income1.0
  • Health and disability1.0
  • Housing1.0
  • Community safety1.0
  • Education and skills2.0
  • Living environment2.0
  • Employment3.0
  • Access to services4.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£39,444
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Below the national average
Higher than
10%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

49.8% of adults in the NP20 2DH area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 6.2% are retired and 15.3% are full-time students.

NP20 2DHWales
Employee, full-time31.9%31.9%
Employee, part-time10.7%11.8%
Self-employed7.2%8.2%
Unemployed4.5%2.5%
Full-time student15.3%7.9%
Retired6.2%24.7%
Looking after home or family7.6%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled9.6%5.9%
Other6.9%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

20.9% of adults in the NP20 2DH area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the Wales average of 29.6%.

NP20 2DHWales
Higher managerial & professional6%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional14.9%19.4%
Intermediate8.1%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed7.6%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical5%6.2%
Semi-routine9.8%13.1%
Routine15.9%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed18.1%8.5%
Full-time students14.6%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

29% of adults in the NP20 2DH area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 28.3% have no qualifications.

NP20 2DHWales
Degree level or above29%31.5%
A level or equivalent16%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above10.8%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C8.7%8.7%
Apprenticeship3.4%5.6%
Other qualifications3.9%2.7%
No qualifications28.3%19.9%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP20 2DH (Pillgwenlly & Docks) (about 3,432 residents).

Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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