High Cross Road is in Rogerstone, Newport and in Newport district. NP10 9AD is located in the Rogerstone North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Cross Road, Rogerstone, Newport, NP10 9AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP10 9LY, NP10 9AE, NP10 9LX, NP10 9LW, NP10 9AA, NP10 9AB, NP10 9BQ, NP10 9SH, NP10 9SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP10 9AD 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 | 48.1% | 48.7% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 51.9% | 51.3% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 9AD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 23.1% | 25% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.4% | 64.8% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 44.6% | 56.4% | 11.8% | 48.4% | 8.0% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 24.4% | -11.8% | 33.6% | -9.2% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.7% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 18.7% | 11.4% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 10.2% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.2% | 40.6% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 95.2% | 92% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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 | 94.6% | 96.8% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Cross Road was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.2% lower than the Rogerstone East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Cross Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Rogerstone East and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 High Cross Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £287,500 | 2025-03-10 | £294,997 |
| 4 High Cross Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-11-29 | £289,626 |
| 50 High Cross Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-05-24 | £281,219 |
| 12 High Cross Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-08-11 | £299,364 |
| 70 High Cross Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-07-24 | £229,487 |
NP10 9AD 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP10 9AD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Cross Primary High Cross Drive , High Cross NP10 9AB | - not rated | 246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogerstone Primary School Ebenezer Drive , Highcross Estate NP10 9YX | - not rated | 756 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Ruskin Avenue , Rogerstone NP10 0AB | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bassaleg School Forge Lane , Bassaleg NP10 8NF | - not rated | 1,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkle Snack Bar @ Serennu Children Centre | Sparkle, Serennu | 66 yd | |
| Newport Fugitives Athletic Club | High Cross Road, Rogerstone | 109 yd | |
| Mamma Lina's Italian Restaurant | 68 Tregwilym Road, Rogerstone | 1,020 yd | |
| Davies Catering @ TT Electronics | Unit 1, Tregwilym Industrial Estate | 1,057 yd | |
| The Three Mughals | 7 Western Valley Road, Rogerstone | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogerstone & Bassaleg Social Club | Rogerstone And Bassaleg Social Club, Tregwilym Road | 766 yd | |
| Rising Sun | Rising Sun Inn, 1 Cefn Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Town | 4 Shopping Centre, Thornbury Park | 697 yd | |
| Pie Corner | Pie Corner Fish Bar, High Cross Lane | 717 yd | |
| Spicy Aroma / Anisa's India | 3 Shopping Centre, Thornbury Park | 750 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Stores | Co-Op Filling Station, High Cross Road | 109 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 154.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.