Chepstow Road, Langstone, Newport, NP18 2JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 2JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.9%	50.1%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.9%
Male	50.1%	49.9%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.9%

Partnership Status

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 NP18 2JP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68.4% 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	19.7%	20.1%	0.4%	37.9%	-17.8%
Married: Opposite sex	68%	68.4%	0.4%	44.2%	24.2%
Married: Same sex	0.6%	1.3%	0.7%	0.3%	1.0%
Separated	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.6%
Divorced	7.5%	3.5%	-4.0%	9.1%	-5.6%
Widowed	3.1%	6.1%	3.0%	6.1%	0.0%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	54.8%	53.2%	-1.6%	48.4%	4.8%
Good health	31.6%	33.5%	1.9%	33.6%	-0.1%
Fair health	9.9%	10.4%	0.5%	12.7%	-2.3%
Bad health	2.6%	2.1%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.9%
Very bad health	1%	0.8%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NP18 2JP this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 59.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.9%	8.6%	-4.3%	18.2%	-9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	7.8%	5.1%	-2.7%	9.6%	-4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.6%	10.2%	-6.4%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	3.2%	0.1%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.3%	10.2%	-0.1%	16.9%	-6.7%
Degree or Similar	47.3%	59.7%	12.4%	33.8%	25.9%
Other	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	1%	2.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-0.8%
Pakistani	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	1%	0.5%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	95.3%	92.7%	-2.6%	81.4%	11.3%
Other	0.3%	0.8%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.8%

Country of Birth

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	95%	93.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.5%
European Union	1%	1.6%	0.6%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.5%	1.3%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	3.4%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.4%	5.4%	9.8%	-4.4%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.5%	-4.5%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.9%	76.7%	13.2%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.3%	1.3%	-1.0%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	7.5%	13.5%	-6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.6%	37.2%	-0.6%
Christian	51.7%	46.2%	5.5%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Chepstow Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chepstow Road was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.5% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chepstow Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 86th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in NP18 2JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chepstow Road are based on 825 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chepstow Road, Langstone, Newport, NP18 2JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP18 2JP

Average Price
£572,803

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£572,803

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chepstow Road

Average Price
£290,170

Semi-Detached
£289,771

Terraced
£231,024

Detached
£420,814

Flats/Maisonettes
£111,691

Other
£402,378

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chepstow Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Longmead Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£770,000	2025-07-04	£777,631
Berrydown Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2021-10-15	£524,734
Walton House Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2019-02-21	£495,166
Brookfield Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£345,000	2018-11-06	£448,412
Malvern House Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2018-07-06	£410,561

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP18 2JP

Employment

NP18 2JP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

NP18 2JP 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 2JP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	108
Full-Time Employee	103
Self-Employed	40
Part-Time Employee	36
Student (economically inactive)	9
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	25
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Education	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Financial and insurance activities	15
Construction	14
Other	9
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Real estate activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Langstone Primary School Old Roman Road , Langstone NP18 2JU	- not rated	425 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanmartin Primary School Waltwood Road , Llanmartin NP18 2HB	- not rated	1,854 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ	- not rated	3,939 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ringland Primary Dunstable Road , NP9 9LU	- not rated	4,240 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanwern High School Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2YE	- not rated	4,269 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Cabin Cwtch	Sunnyside Nurseries, Chepstow Road		261 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP18 2JP postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	71.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.