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Location in NewportBishpool sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Bishpool
Bishpool is a small settlement located in the county of Newport, within the country of Wales. It lies within the NP19 postcode area, situated in a rural part of the region. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a modest number of residential properties. Bishpool is not a large community, and its population remains small and stable. The surrounding landscape offers views of rolling hills and farmland, typical of the Welsh countryside. There are no major amenities within the village itself, and residents generally rely on nearby towns for shopping and services. The area is quiet and peaceful, with a strong sense of local community. Bishpool is accessible by road, with the A48 and A467 providing connections to larger towns and cities in the region.
School Ratings in Bishpool
There are 63 schools in and around Bishpool.
House Prices in Bishpool
The average property price is £203K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £160K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bishpool
Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average.
Healthcare in Bishpool
There are 20 GP surgeries within three miles of Bishpool, the nearest being Park Surgery (0.6 miles away).
Local Data for Bishpool
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Property Prices 8,490 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Bishpool ONS 2023
The average total household income in Bishpool is approximately £43,438 a year before tax, 21% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £34,140. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £34,140.
Businesses in Bishpool ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,287 active businesses based in Bishpool, around 22 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 25 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Bishpool 1 crimes · April 2026
Bishpool records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Bishpool
Of the 23,900 households in and around Bishpool, 60% are owned, 20% are socially rented and 20% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Bishpool.