Bessemer Drive is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 4TP is located in the Llanwern electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 2013-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bessemer Drive, Newport, NP19 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 4TN, NP19 4TQ, NP19 4TW, NP19 4TY, NP19 4TT, NP19 4TJ, NP19 4TL, NP19 4TR, NP19 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 4TP has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 48.8% | 49% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.2% | 51% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 21.1% | 41.6% | 20.5% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 43% | -19.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 2.8% | 9.3% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 12% | 1.9% | -10.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 43.3% | 59.4% | 16.1% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 29.9% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 8% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.4% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 23.9% | 10.8% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 5.2% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 16.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 22.5% | 12.9% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 41.3% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 0.9% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.7% | 93.4% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 91% 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 | 99% | 91% | -8.0% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 91% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.4% | 76.7% | 6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.8% | 37.2% | 15.6% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bessemer Drive was 12.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.8% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bessemer Drive has the 7th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 24th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Bessemer Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-10-13 | £255,000 |
| 46 Bessemer Drive, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-09-24 | £195,000 |
| 36 Bessemer Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-07-07 | £253,986 |
| 2 Bessemer Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-06-13 | £253,996 |
| 16 Bessemer Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-05-23 | £209,533 |
NP19 4TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Llyn Primary School Bessemer Drive , NP19 4EB | - not rated | 216 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Casnewydd Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2LN | - not rated | 975 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanwern High School Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2YE | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ringland Primary Dunstable Road , NP9 9LU | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lliswerry High School Nash Road , NP19 4RP | - not rated | 1,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Newport Retail Park | 635 yd | |
| Harvester | Newport Retail Park, Seven Stiles Avenue | 635 yd | |
| Innoflate | Newport Retail Park, Seven Stiles Avenue | 635 yd | |
| Asda Living Customer Cafe | Unit 3 To 4, Newport Retail Park | 781 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit 11A, Newport Retail Park | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King | Newport Retail Park, Seven Stiles Avenue | 635 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco | Tesco, Newport Retail Park | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 17 To 18, Newport Retail Park | 781 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 10, Newport Retail Park | 784 yd | |
| Tesco | Newport Retail Park, Spytty Road | 915 yd | |
| Tesco Filling Station | Tesco, Newport Retail Park | 915 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 | 78.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 78.1% |
| 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 | 17.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 21.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 156.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.