Thompson Avenue is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 4LX is located in the Lliswerry electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Thompson Avenue, Newport, NP19 4LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 4LE, NP19 4LU, NP19 4LH, NP19 4SB, NP19 4LY, NP19 4LG, NP19 4LW, NP19 4SF, NP19 4LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP19 4LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 51% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.7% | 39.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 45.9% | -1.0% | 44.2% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (86.1%) 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 | 50.9% | 46.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 39.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 1.2% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.9% | 17.7% | -11.2% | 18.2% | -0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 13.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 17% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 8.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 25.8% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.5% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 96.1% | 95% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 98.5% | 93.5% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 93.8% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.7% | 37.2% | 12.5% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thompson Avenue was 142.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% higher than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thompson Avenue has the 35th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 136th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Thompson Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2025-08-26 | £201,612 |
| 68 Thompson Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-02-14 | £254,505 |
| 96 Thompson Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2021-11-12 | £284,625 |
| 76 Thompson Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-01-31 | £154,873 |
| 64 Thompson Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2020-01-20 | £214,241 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alway Primary Aberthaw Road , NP9 9QP | - not rated | 505 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 543 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 | 754 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 802 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lliswerry High School Nash Road , NP19 4RP | - not rated | 1,464 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 Perfect Coffee Lounge | 100 - 102 Somerton Road, Newport | 388 yd | |
| Restpoint Cafe | 282 Cromwell Road, Newport | 572 yd | |
| Gibbo's | 143 Cromwell Road, Newport | 894 yd | |
| Marenghi's Italian Coffee Shop | 434 Chepstow Road, Newport | 935 yd | |
| Nandos Chicken Land | Unit 21, Newport Retail Park | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lliswerry And Nash Constitutional Club | Liswerry And Nash Constitutional Club, 5 - 7 Nash Road | 345 yd | |
| Man Of Steel | Pont Faen Road, Newport | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farries Fish Bar | Aberthaw Road, Newport | 472 yd | |
| K Seto | 64 Somerton Road, Newport | 480 yd | |
| The Fallows Fish Bar | 2 Fallowfield Drive, Newport | 577 yd | |
| Tamarind Express And Indian Snack Box | 3 Fallowfield Drive, Newport | 583 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 472 Chepstow Road, Newport | 802 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 658 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores, Nash Road | 886 yd | |
| Morrisons | Orb Drive, Newport | 973 yd | |
| Tesco | Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road | 1,026 yd | |
| Tesco Filling Station | Tesco, Newport Retail Park | 1,026 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 | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 123 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.