Waltwood Park Drive is in Llanmartin, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 2HH 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 Waltwood Park Drive, Llanmartin, Newport, NP18 2HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 2HD, NP18 2HE, NP18 2HN, NP18 2JA, NP18 2HZ, NP18 2HG, NP18 2HY, NP18 2HF, NP18 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 2HH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP18 2HH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34% | 45.1% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 36.9% | -9.1% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.9% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 47.9% | 50% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 30.3% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 12.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 | 17.4% | 18.7% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.1% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 7.2% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 20.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 25.1% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.4% | 96.1% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 94.1% | 93.7% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 94% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltwood Park Drive was 7.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.5% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waltwood Park Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 9th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 211 Waltwood Park Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2025-04-17 | £213,424 |
| 209 Waltwood Park Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-12-13 | £187,099 |
| 215 Waltwood Park Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-09-29 | £207,085 |
| 197 Waltwood Park Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2023-07-26 | £169,330 |
| 206 Waltwood Park Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-06-24 | £168,447 |
NP18 2HH 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanmartin Primary School Waltwood Road , Llanmartin NP18 2HB | - not rated | 751 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langstone Primary School Old Roman Road , Langstone NP18 2JU | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ | - not rated | 3,963 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanwern High School Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2YE | - not rated | 4,020 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ringland Primary Dunstable Road , NP9 9LU | - not rated | 4,126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iscoed Tafarn | Underwood Social Club, Birch Grove | 390 yd | |
| Old Barn Inn | The Old Barn Inn, Magor Road | 732 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanmartin Indian Takeaway & Kebabs | 8 Birch Grove Shops, Birch Grove | 353 yd | |
| Good Choice Chinese Takeaway | 5A Birch Grove Shops, Birch Grove | 368 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 | 81.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 36.4% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.