Argosy Way is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 0LE is located in the Lliswerry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Argosy Way, Newport, NP19 0LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 0LG, NP19 0LD, NP19 0LP, NP19 0LN, NP19 0LF, NP19 0LJ, NP19 0LA, NP19 0LH, NP19 0NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP19 0LE is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 48.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 53.8% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 0LE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.2% 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 | 60.2% | 56.2% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 18.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 28.8% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -15.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.8% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 51.6% | 54.1% | 2.5% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 39% | 33.8% | -5.2% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 9.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 9.4% | 18.4% | 9.0% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10.5% | -9.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 10.9% | -7.5% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 15.5% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 35.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3.9% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 3.4% | -1.1% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 73.9% | 78.6% | 4.7% | 81.4% | -2.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 66.5% | 68.3% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 14.2% | 18.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.2% | 9% | -5.2% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.1% | 68.3% | 2.2% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 6.5% | 16% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 13.2% | 4.9% | -8.3% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 4.9% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.6% | 37.2% | 6.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Argosy Way was 86.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.1% lower than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Argosy Way has the 52nd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 235th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Argosy Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2025-06-27 | £226,056 |
| 173 Argosy Way, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-21 | £110,000 |
| 129 Argosy Way, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2024-11-15 | £126,823 |
| 115 Argosy Way, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-07-19 | £128,281 |
| 93 Argosy Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2022-03-22 | £267,288 |
| Full-Time Employee | 169 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 959 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Catch22 Include Wales St Patrick's Rc Church Hall , Cromwell Road NP19 0HS | - not rated | 979 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,095 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corpa Cafe | 327 Corporation Road, Newport | 359 yd | |
| Masala Bites | 458 Corporation Road, Newport | 404 yd | |
| Octopus Lounge | Llanarth Court, Usk Way | 435 yd | |
| Vee's Kitchen | 246 Corporation Road, Newport | 532 yd | |
| Health Hut | Unit 2, Canal Terrace | 558 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 354 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 370 yd | |
| Excelsior Club | 205 - 209 Corporation Road, Newport | 642 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 768 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simla Spice | 432 Corporation Road, Newport | 357 yd | |
| Hong Sheng | Ground Floor, 438 Corporation Road | 358 yd | |
| Oriental | 317 Corporation Road, Newport | 380 yd | |
| Grill And Bake | 446 Corporation Road, Newport | 386 yd | |
| CBK Fish Bar | 452 Corporation Road, Newport | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 837 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 892 yd | |
| Morrisons | Orb Drive, Newport | 1,016 yd | |
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 1,091 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 | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.91 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.