Grafton Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 0AS is located in the Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grafton Road, Newport, NP19 0AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 0AN, NP19 0AR, NP19 0AU, NP19 0AH, NP19 0AE, NP19 0AJ, NP19 0AD, NP9 7BU, NP19 0AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP19 0AS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.9% | 51.3% | 9.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 58.1% | 48.7% | -9.4% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP19 0AS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% 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 | 48% | 47% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.7% | 34% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 48.6% | 52.3% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5% | 3.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 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.
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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 17% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 4% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 8.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 45.3% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 22.2% | 7.8% | -14.4% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 53.2% | 63.1% | 9.9% | 81.4% | -18.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 63.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 63.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.5% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 10.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.8% | 10.8% | -13.0% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.3% | 63.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.8% | 8.8% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 8.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 5.6% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 3.9% | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 33.3% | 46.2% | -12.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 20.9% | 6.5% | 14.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grafton Road was 216.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% higher than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grafton Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 75th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 77.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 51.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Grafton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-03-21 | £132,078 |
| 24 Grafton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-01-30 | £144,414 |
| 5 Grafton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-11 | £188,145 |
| 17 Grafton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2021-03-09 | £166,114 |
| 34 Grafton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-10-31 | £166,176 |
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 336 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 586 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 639 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 845 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 957 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cake Lab | 2A Grafton Road, Newport | 53 yd | |
| Spice King At Golden Tandoori | 50 Clarence Place, Newport | 101 yd | |
| Mr Parmo | 36 Clarence Place, Newport | 108 yd | |
| Dragons Stadium Ltd | Newport Rugby Football Ground, Newport Athletic Club | 111 yd | |
| Neon | The Neon, Clarence Place | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dodger | 6 - 8 Chepstow Road, Newport | 120 yd | |
| The Pod | Rodney Road, Newport | 150 yd | |
| Riverside Bar | Riverside Tavern, Clarence Place | 223 yd | |
| St Julians H S O B | 45 Harrow Road, Newport | 380 yd | |
| Cross Keys Hotel | 9 Market Street, Newport | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Honour Garden | 1A St Vincent Road, Newport | 54 yd | |
| New Best Kebab | 20 Corporation Road, Newport | 60 yd | |
| Smash Bunz | 38 Clarence Place, Newport | 99 yd | |
| MAR Fish Bar Newport | 38 Clarence Place, Newport | 99 yd | |
| Best Kebabs | 3 Caerleon Road, Newport | 158 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 20 Caerleon Road, Newport | 520 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 562 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 563 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 592 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 598 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.