Graig Close, Bassaleg, Newport, NP10 8PE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP10 8PE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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	49.2%	48.7%	-0.5%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	50.8%	51.3%	0.5%	49.0%	2.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NP10 8PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	23.6%	22.8%	-0.8%	37.9%	-15.1%
Married: Opposite sex	58.7%	59.5%	0.8%	44.2%	15.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.9%	7.6%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	7.7%	9.3%	1.6%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	49.2%	49.3%	0.1%	48.4%	0.9%
Good health	35.7%	34.9%	-0.8%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	11.9%	12.8%	0.9%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	1.9%	2.6%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 8PE this area, 9.2% 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	12.7%	9.2%	-3.5%	18.2%	-9.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	9.2%	-8.9%	9.6%	-0.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	14.6%	-3.5%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	7.9%	3.7%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	18.8%	8.8%	16.9%	1.9%
Degree or Similar	32.4%	38.3%	5.9%	33.8%	4.5%
Other	4.2%	2.1%	-2.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	98.7%	97.7%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	97.7%	98%	0.3%	83.2%	14.8%
European Union	1.3%	1.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	98%	0.6%	83.2%	14.8%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	1.6%	0.3%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	8.9%	13.5%	-4.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7.2%	6.0%	1.2%

Safety

Is Graig Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Graig Close was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.9% lower than the Graig average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Graig Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Graig and the 54th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.9%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in NP10 8PE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Graig Close are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Graig Close, Bassaleg, Newport, NP10 8PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP10 8PE

Average Price
£315,053

Semi-Detached
£315,053

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Graig Close

Average Price
£319,471

Semi-Detached
£320,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£298,243

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Graig CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Graig Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2024-07-30	£312,525
10 Graig Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2021-11-19	£333,464
14 Graig Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£246,010	2021-06-25	£298,185
21 Graig Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£227,000	2019-02-08	£303,954
12 Graig Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2016-11-18	£336,197

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP10 8PE

Employment

NP10 8PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP10 8PE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	79
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	11
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	21
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	15
Manufacturing	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Construction	8
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	4
Information and communication	3
Other	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bassaleg School Forge Lane , Bassaleg NP10 8NF	- not rated	769 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rogerstone Primary School Ebenezer Drive , Highcross Estate NP10 9YX	- not rated	802 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pentrepoeth C.P. School Bryn Hedydd , Cwm Cwddy Drive NP10 8JN	- not rated	860 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
High Cross Primary High Cross Drive , High Cross NP10 9AB	- not rated	1,347 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary Ruskin Avenue , Rogerstone NP10 0AB	- not rated	1,843 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Davies Catering @ TT Electronics	Unit 1, Tregwilym Industrial Estate	340 yd
Mamma Lina's Italian Restaurant	68 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone	487 yd
Cottage Tea Rooms	6 Caerphilly Road, Newport	543 yd
Junction 28	Station Approach, Bassaleg	548 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ruperra Arms	73 Caerphilly Road, Newport	434 yd
Tredegar Arms	Tredegar Arms Hotel, 2 - 4 Caerphilly Road	509 yd
Rogerstone & Bassaleg Social Club	Rogerstone And Bassaleg Social Club, Tregwilym Road	645 yd
Whiteheads Sports Club	Park View, Bassaleg	956 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Village Fish Bar	7 St Basils Stores, Laurel Road	271 yd
The Friendly Fox	33 Caerphilly Close, Rhiwderin	701 yd
Spicy Aroma / Anisa's India	3 Shopping Centre, Thornbury Park	701 yd
China Town	4 Shopping Centre, Thornbury Park	709 yd
Pie Corner	Pie Corner Fish Bar, High Cross Lane	1,004 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	116 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone		610 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP10 8PE postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	26.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	27.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	43.62 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	43.62 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	9.96 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.