Woodland Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 8LS 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 Woodland Road, Newport, NP19 8LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 8LT, NP19 8LW, NP19 8LU, NP19 8GP, NP19 8LR, NP19 8GD, NP19 8GN, NP19 8FQ, NP19 7SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 8LS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 46.2% | 48.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 53.8% | 51.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 35.6% | 37.1% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.4% | 43.4% | -2.0% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 6.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 46.2% | 44.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 35.4% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 15.7% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 3.6% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.1% | 20.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 6.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.6% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 18.6% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.4% | 30.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.8% | 86.6% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 89.2% | 88.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.2% | 88.9% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2% | -3.7% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Muslim | 8.5% | 6.5% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodland Road was 146.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodland Road has the 33rd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 133rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Woodland Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-10-11 | £234,144 |
| 21A Woodland Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-03-08 | £171,213 |
| 4 Woodland Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2019-03-21 | £280,946 |
| 2A Woodland Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-05-31 | £245,871 |
| 1 Woodland Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2018-01-08 | £379,971 |
NP19 8LS 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 363 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 752 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Julian's School Heather Road , St Julian's NP9 7XU | - not rated | 978 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 1,277 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Community Club | 149 Chepstow Road, Newport | 495 yd | |
| Munch Bunch | 268 Chepstow Road, Newport | 496 yd | |
| Mamu's Chaii | 141 Chepstow Road, Newport | 507 yd | |
| Re D'oro Ristorante | 137 Chepstow Road, Newport | 519 yd | |
| Soul & Vibe Caribbean Restaurant And Takeaway | 168 Chepstow Road, Newport | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Inn | 18 Crown Street, Newport | 367 yd | |
| Maindee Conservative Club | 26 - 28 Fairoak Terrace, Newport | 489 yd | |
| The Royal Albert Inn | Royal Albert Inn, 1 - 3 Albert Avenue | 525 yd | |
| Out Out Bar & Grill | 129 Chepstow Road, Newport | 531 yd | |
| Godfrey Morgan | The Godfrey Morgan, 158 Chepstow Road | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eveswell Tandoori | 256 Chepstow Road, Newport | 467 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 258 Chepstow Road, Newport | 472 yd | |
| Pepino's | 172 Chepstow Road, Newport | 519 yd | |
| Mar's Kitchen | Royal Albert Inn, 1 - 3 Albert Avenue | 525 yd | |
| Little India | 162 Chepstow Road, Newport | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 20 Caerleon Road, Newport | 941 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 | 177.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.