Blanche Close is in Newport and in Newport district. NP10 8QF 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 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blanche Close, Newport, NP10 8QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP10 8QP, NP10 8QG, NP10 8QH, NP10 8ER, NP10 8QJ, NP10 8EU, NP10 8EQ, NP10 8EW, NP10 8QN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP10 8QF is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 48.7% | 46.1% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.9% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 | 30.9% | 31.3% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.9% | 46.3% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 50% | 55% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 28.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 12% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 15.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.4% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.2% | 12.9% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.8% | 36.3% | 6.5% | 33.8% | 2.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.2% | 88.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 88.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 83.2% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 0.8% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blanche Close was 47.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Gaer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blanche Close has the 8th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Gaer and the 177th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Blanche Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-09-20 | £222,099 |
| 1 Blanche Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2012-06-20 | £361,118 |
| 7 Blanche Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2003-12-15 | £256,291 |
| 2 Blanche Close, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2001-03-23 | £254,750 |
| 6 Blanche Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £45,500 | 2000-10-27 | £188,871 |
NP10 8QF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed Duffryn Way , NP10 8BX | - not rated | 497 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The John Frost School Lighthouse Road , Duffryn NP10 8YD | - not rated | 525 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C.High School Pencarn Way , Tredegar Park NP10 8XH | - not rated | 1,028 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,476 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Asda, Pencarn Way | 377 yd | |
| Coed Cafe | Forest Integrated Children Centre, Tredegar Park Primary School | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duffryn Arms | The Duffryn, Tredegar House Drive | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twinz Takeaway | Unit 3, Duffryn Shopping Centre | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Pencarn Way | 377 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.