Heather Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 7QW 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 Heather Road, Newport, NP19 7QW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 7QT, NP19 7RF, NP19 7QU, NP19 7RG, NP19 7TB, NP19 7QS, NP19 7TF, NP19 7TG, NP19 7QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 7QW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 7QW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.2% 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 | 36.6% | 47.2% | 10.6% | 37.9% | 9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 37.9% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 9.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 39.7% | 46.5% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 37.8% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 10.5% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.9% | 24.2% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.5% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.2% | 18.2% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 17.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 97% | 94.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.1% 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% | 92.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 97% | 93.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heather Road was 36.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Beechwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heather Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Beechwood and the 128th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Heather Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-10-18 | £198,514 |
| 152 Heather Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-27 | £193,617 |
| 149 Heather Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-09-16 | £180,685 |
| 128 Heather Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-08-15 | £167,603 |
| 135 Heather Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-06-30 | £189,503 |
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 752 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 1,479 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 | 251 yd | |
| The Cafe At Beechwood | Cafe, Beechwood House | 581 yd | |
| Gregory's Coffee House | 195 Caerleon Road, Newport | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Julians Inn | St Julian Inn, Caerleon Road | 908 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 18 Crown Street, Newport | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jungle Peri Peri | 203 Caerleon Road, Newport | 1,071 yd | |
| Papas Pizza | 205 Caerleon Road, Newport | 1,072 yd | |
| Spicy Aroma Balti | 191 Caerleon Road, Newport | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 851 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.