Waltwood Road is in Llanmartin, Newport and in Newport district. NP18 2HS 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 Road, Llanmartin, Newport, NP18 2HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 2HT, NP18 2HU, NP18 2ES, NP18 2HR, NP18 2EU, NP18 2EY, NP18 2EX, NP18 2HW, NP18 2HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 2HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 2HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 40.3% | 45.3% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 37.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 43.5% | 42% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 35.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.8% | 27.5% | -13.3% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 16.2% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 17.8% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 17% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 15.8% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.1% | 95.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.6% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 26% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.7% | 37.2% | 25.5% |
| Christian | 30.1% | 46.2% | -16.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waltwood Road was 42.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waltwood Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 154th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 105 Waltwood Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-01-28 | £198,978 |
| 93 Waltwood Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2019-09-20 | £181,774 |
| 105 Waltwood Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2007-08-20 | £121,692 |
| 107 Waltwood Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2006-05-08 | £194,022 |
| 88 Waltwood Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £102,950 | 2005-08-12 | £182,087 |
NP18 2HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanmartin Primary School Waltwood Road , Llanmartin NP18 2HB | - not rated | 195 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Langstone Primary School Old Roman Road , Langstone NP18 2JU | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanwern High School Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2YE | - not rated | 3,467 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2LN | - not rated | 3,576 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 | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Choice Chinese Takeaway | 5A Birch Grove Shops, Birch Grove | 203 yd | |
| Llanmartin Indian Takeaway & Kebabs | 8 Birch Grove Shops, Birch Grove | 217 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 | 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 | 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.