Somerton Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 8LE 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 Somerton Road, Newport, NP19 8LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 8LD, NP19 9AD, NP19 8JZ, NP19 8LB, NP19 8LA, NP19 9AF, NP19 9AA, NP19 8JF, NP19 8JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP19 8LE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 51.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.3% | 48.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 37.4% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 40.6% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -3.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.2% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 50.8% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 28% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 14.9% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 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.
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 19.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.3% | 27.9% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.6% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 19.1% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -14.7% |
| Other | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 2.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 85.3% | 80.9% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 84.9% 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 | 92% | 84.9% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 91.8% | 85.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 35.3% | 46.2% | -10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerton Road was 107.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.7% lower than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerton Road has the 52nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 191st highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Somerton Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £81,250 | 2021-06-04 | £98,482 |
| Somerton Cottage Somerton Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-08-08 | £248,381 |
| 27 Somerton Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2018-07-27 | £122,315 |
| 13 Somerton Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2018-02-23 | £259,404 |
| 1 Somerton Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-06-28 | £224,513 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 539 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 | 598 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Alway Primary Aberthaw Road , NP9 9QP | - not rated | 869 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 | 154 yd | |
| Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 370 Chepstow Road, Newport | 344 yd | |
| Jewel Lounge | 368 Chepstow Road, Newport | 351 yd | |
| Taoist Tai Chi Society Of Great Britain | 348 Chepstow Road, Newport | 449 yd | |
| Restpoint Cafe | 282 Cromwell Road, Newport | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Club | The Windsor Club, 154-156 Conway Road | 507 yd | |
| Lliswerry And Nash Constitutional Club | Liswerry And Nash Constitutional Club, 5 - 7 Nash Road | 995 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 1,046 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Somerton Fish Bar | 26 Somerton Road, Newport | 38 yd | |
| Coriander | 2B Somerton Road, Newport | 115 yd | |
| Vegas Kebab | 430 Chepstow Road, Newport | 163 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 412 Chepstow Road, Newport | 262 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 472 Chepstow Road, Newport | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 505 yd | |
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 771 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 | 92.9% |
| 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 | 147.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.