Chepstow Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 8XR 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 Chepstow Road, Newport, NP19 8XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 8JG, NP19 8LA, NP19 8AS, NP19 8HJ, NP19 8AR, NP19 8HL, NP19 8JQ, NP19 8JH, NP19 8JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 8XR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 51.5% | 50.6% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 26.5% | 37.1% | 10.6% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 46.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.9% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.9% | 47.3% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 37.8% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.7% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 22.1% | 10% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 6.8% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.9% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 22.1% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 37% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.5% | 85.2% | -7.3% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 91.6% 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 | 95.8% | 91.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 3.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 91.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.5% | 76.7% | 8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chepstow Road was 31.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.3% lower than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Chepstow Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 99th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 132.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 375 Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2008-06-20 | £275,610 |
| 375 Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1996-12-03 | £302,365 |
| 375 Chepstow Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,717 | 1995-09-04 | £300,337 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 469 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Eveswell Primary School Chepstow Road , NP19 8GX | - not rated | 614 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 636 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 | 712 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Alway Primary Aberthaw Road , NP9 9QP | - not rated | 1,024 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 | 38 yd | |
| Oriental Garden Chinese Restaurant And Takeaway | 370 Chepstow Road, Newport | 211 yd | |
| Jewel Lounge | 368 Chepstow Road, Newport | 218 yd | |
| Taoist Tai Chi Society Of Great Britain | 348 Chepstow Road, Newport | 316 yd | |
| The Cafe At Beechwood | Cafe, Beechwood House | 539 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor Club | The Windsor Club, 154-156 Conway Road | 455 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas Kebab | 430 Chepstow Road, Newport | 39 yd | |
| Coriander | 2B Somerton Road, Newport | 89 yd | |
| Wok Inn | 412 Chepstow Road, Newport | 136 yd | |
| MA Somerton Fish Bar | 26 Somerton Road, Newport | 159 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Ground Floor, 356 Chepstow Road | 255 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | Co-Operative, Somerton Park Garage | 640 yd | |
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 699 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.