Walmer Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 8NU 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 Walmer Road, Newport, NP19 8NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 8NS, NP19 8NR, NP19 8NX, NP19 8NP, NP19 8NT, NP19 8JL, NP19 8NY, NP19 8NQ, NP19 8HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP19 8NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 50.3% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 46.1% | 49.7% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 32.5% | 37% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.4% | 47.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.5% | 42.3% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 38% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 12.7% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.6% | 23.4% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 9.4% | -8.9% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.5% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 14% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 29.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 5% | 11.7% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 88.9% | 79% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -2.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 93.5% | 84.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.2% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.9% | 84% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.2% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walmer Road was 120.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% higher than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walmer Road has the 46th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 170th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Walmer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2024-10-03 | £164,919 |
| 38 Walmer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2024-09-12 | £185,974 |
| 43 Walmer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-07-31 | £195,577 |
| 33 Walmer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-11-17 | £186,226 |
| 13 Walmer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-08-01 | £128,799 |
NP19 8NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 297 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 566 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 | 661 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 815 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Fairoak Avenue , NP19 8FW | - not rated | 843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taoist Tai Chi Society Of Great Britain | 348 Chepstow Road, Newport | 120 yd | |
| Jewel Lounge | 368 Chepstow Road, Newport | 202 yd | |
| Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 370 Chepstow Road, Newport | 209 yd | |
| Munch Bunch | 268 Chepstow Road, Newport | 287 yd | |
| Marenghi's Italian Coffee Shop | 434 Chepstow Road, Newport | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Club | The Windsor Club, 154-156 Conway Road | 145 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 740 yd | |
| Godfrey Morgan | The Godfrey Morgan, 158 Chepstow Road | 749 yd | |
| Out Out Bar & Grill | 129 Chepstow Road, Newport | 785 yd | |
| Crown Inn | 18 Crown Street, Newport | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 356 Chepstow Road | 170 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 412 Chepstow Road, Newport | 284 yd | |
| Mayflower Chinese Takeaway | 258 Chepstow Road, Newport | 335 yd | |
| Eveswell Tandoori | 256 Chepstow Road, Newport | 342 yd | |
| Vegas Kebab | 430 Chepstow Road, Newport | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 660 yd | |
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 1,060 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 | 98.0% |
| 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 257.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.