Balmoral Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 8JR is located in the Alway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Balmoral Road, Newport, NP19 8JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 8LF, NP19 8JQ, NP19 8JJ, NP19 8JZ, NP19 8JU, NP19 8JY, NP19 8JP, NP19 8JW, NP19 8LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 8JR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 51.5% | 49.2% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 48.5% | 50.8% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 37.1% | 38.3% | 1.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 41.7% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 4.1% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.2% | 39.3% | -7.9% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 39.3% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.7% | 26.8% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 9.8% | -10.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 17% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 14.3% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 25.7% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.2% | 2.1% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Chinese | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.1% | 77.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | -3.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 76.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -6.5% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 9.7% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| 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 | 88.2% | 76.3% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 9.8% | 0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 6.3% | 5.0% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.4% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 12% | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Balmoral Road was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Balmoral Road has the 36th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 227th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Balmoral Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2025-08-22 | £184,729 |
| 12 Balmoral Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-12-19 | £117,898 |
| 14 Balmoral Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-10-04 | £193,423 |
| 52 Balmoral Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £173,500 | 2023-12-01 | £179,867 |
| 50 Balmoral Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-11-03 | £150,289 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 447 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 | 507 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 640 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alway Primary Aberthaw Road , NP9 9QP | - not rated | 1,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marenghi's Italian Coffee Shop | 434 Chepstow Road, Newport | 182 yd | |
| Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 370 Chepstow Road, Newport | 230 yd | |
| Jewel Lounge | 368 Chepstow Road, Newport | 236 yd | |
| Taoist Tai Chi Society Of Great Britain | 348 Chepstow Road, Newport | 321 yd | |
| Gibbo's | 143 Cromwell Road, Newport | 491 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Club | The Windsor Club, 154-156 Conway Road | 338 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 888 yd | |
| Lliswerry And Nash Constitutional Club | Liswerry And Nash Constitutional Club, 5 - 7 Nash Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Somerton Fish Bar | 26 Somerton Road, Newport | 143 yd | |
| Vegas Kebab | 430 Chepstow Road, Newport | 168 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 412 Chepstow Road, Newport | 170 yd | |
| Coriander | 2B Somerton Road, Newport | 200 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 356 Chepstow Road | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 440 yd | |
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 890 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 | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.