Builth Close is in Newport and in Newport district. NP10 8HU is located in the Tredegar Park and Marshfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Builth Close, Newport, NP10 8HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP10 8HX, NP10 8HS, NP10 8HT, NP10 8HR, NP10 8UQ, NP10 8EJ, NP10 8EN, NP10 8HW, NP10 8EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP10 8HU is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 53% | 53.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 37% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 46.7% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 2.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.6% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.7% | 58% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 32.2% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 7% | 6.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -6.0% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NP10 8HU this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.3% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.8% | 42.3% | -5.5% | 33.8% | 8.5% |
| Other | 6.5% | 4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 84.9% | 82.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.2% | 85.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 4.1% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 5.1% | -3.3% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 85.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 11.5% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 1.3% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 0.3% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 1.6% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.2% | 76.7% | 12.5% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 1% | 6.0% | -5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Builth Close was 132.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 158.6% higher than the Graig average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Builth Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Graig and the 149th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.2%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Builth Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2021-09-14 | £290,467 |
| 2 Builth Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £334,000 | 2020-02-28 | £422,790 |
| 7 Builth Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-01-27 | £283,729 |
| 8 Builth Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-11-18 | £351,649 |
| 1 Builth Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-06-17 | £398,047 |
NP10 8HU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C.High School Pencarn Way , Tredegar Park NP10 8XH | - not rated | 998 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed Duffryn Way , NP10 8BX | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The John Frost School Lighthouse Road , Duffryn NP10 8YD | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 2,091 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 2,094 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Apple Catering | CWL13 Vantage Data Centers, North Lake Drive | 455 yd | |
| Target Newport: Dine Contract Catering | Picture House, Imperial Way | 614 yd | |
| McDonalds | Asda, Pencarn Way | 701 yd | |
| The Vanilla Pod Coffee Bar | 2 Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew | 1,005 yd | |
| Esquires Coffee Newport | 1A Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffryn Arms | The Duffryn, Tredegar House Drive | 872 yd | |
| Dragonfly | The Dragonfly, Lakeside Drive | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinz Takeaway | Unit 3, Duffryn Shopping Centre | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Pencarn Way | 701 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 26.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.