NP18 1JS is in Kemeys Inferior, Newport and Newport district. NP18 1JS is located in the Bishton and Langstone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kemeys Inferior, Newport, NP18 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP18 1JS is primarily male, with 54.5% 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 | 50.2% | 45.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 35.3% | 33.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.5% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 7.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.4% | 45.7% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 26% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 22.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 9.7% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 23.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 5.7% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 10.9% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.4% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.6% | 41.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.4% | 95.5% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.4% | 92.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 91% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.5% | 76.7% | -6.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP18 1JS was 158.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 383.8% higher than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP18 1JS has the highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 32nd highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 805.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodwards House, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,300 | 2019-03-29 | £383,233 |
| Well Cottage, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2012-10-05 | £469,562 |
| Woodwards House, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2011-07-08 | £471,364 |
| Well Cottage, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-04-20 | £396,357 |
| Kemeys Manor, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2004-10-13 | £1,335,940 |
NP18 1JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP18 1JS 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%.
| Retired | 62 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langstone Primary School Old Roman Road , Langstone NP18 2JU | - not rated | 1,934 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanmartin Primary School Waltwood Road , Llanmartin NP18 2HB | - not rated | 4,183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Milton Infants School Hendre Farm Drive , NP9 9HB | - not rated | 4,770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Milton Junior School Hendre Farm Drive , NP19 9HB | - not rated | 4,770 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caerleon Endowed Junior School High Street , Caerleon NP18 1AZ | - not rated | 5,230 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 30.0% |
| 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 70.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.