Gainsborough Drive is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 7NZ is located in the Beechwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gainsborough Drive, Newport, NP19 7NZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 7NQ, NP19 7NR, NP19 7NT, NP19 7NA, NP19 7NX, NP19 7NS, NP19 7PA, NP19 7NF, NP19 7QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP19 7NZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 28.3% | 34% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.4% | 22.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -21.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.4% | 4.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 19.7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 10.6% |
| Widowed | 23.3% | 19.2% | -4.1% | 6.1% | 13.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (48.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 19.1% | 20.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -28.1% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 28.4% | 0.2% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 28.2% | 36.9% | 8.7% | 12.7% | 24.2% |
| Bad health | 19.5% | 11.7% | -7.8% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 NP19 7NZ this area, 36% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59.8% | 36% | -23.8% | 18.2% | 17.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.1% | 17.7% | 8.6% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 7.9% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -9.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5% | 18.7% | 13.7% | 33.8% | -15.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.5% | 95.1% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.8% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.4% | 13.5% | 16.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.2% | 37.2% | -1.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 11.2% | 6.0% | 5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Drive was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% higher than the Beechwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Beechwood and the 142nd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 Gainsborough Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £177,625 | 2022-12-21 | £178,503 |
| 93 Gainsborough Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-10-21 | £197,780 |
| 99 Gainsborough Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2020-04-14 | £178,356 |
| 75 Gainsborough Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2020-02-14 | £199,956 |
| 90 Gainsborough Drive, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2019-03-11 | £195,371 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NP19 7NZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 63 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 817 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caerleon Comprehensive School Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF | - not rated | 1,308 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 1,504 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 1,582 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,768 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milden's | 90 Heather Road, Newport | 612 yd | |
| Caerleon Golf Club | Broadway, Caerleon | 949 yd | |
| Caerleon Rugby Football Club | Caerleon Rugby Club, Broadway | 949 yd | |
| The Cafe At Beechwood | Cafe, Beechwood House | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians Inn | St Julian Inn, Caerleon Road | 579 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 220.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.