Purcell Square is in Newport and in Newport district. NP19 9SP 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 Purcell Square, Newport, NP19 9SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP19 9QE, NP19 9SN, NP19 9SL, NP19 9SJ, NP19 9SR, NP19 9SG, NP19 9QA, NP19 9EB, NP19 9SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP19 9SP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49.6% | 48.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP19 9SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.4% | 45% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 44.3% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 46.4% | 46.4% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -2.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 30.3% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 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.
In the area around NP19 9SP this area, 32% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.8% | 32% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 13.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.2% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 11.4% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 11.7% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 27.8% | 14.1% | 33.8% | -6.0% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.6% | 96% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 96.3% | 86.7% | -9.6% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 11.5% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 95.8% | 86.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -3.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 4.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 8.3% | 1.3% | 7.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 28.3% | 13.5% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Purcell Square was 115.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.6% higher than the Alway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Purcell Square has the 48th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Alway and the 178th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Purcell Square, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-08-23 | £180,469 |
| 2 Purcell Square, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2001-03-30 | £169,871 |
| 2 Purcell Square, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £39,500 | 1997-12-05 | £176,456 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alway Primary Aberthaw Road , NP9 9QP | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Somerton Primary School Hawthorn Fosse , NP19 9AB | - not rated | 796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ringland Primary Dunstable Road , NP9 9LU | - not rated | 970 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gabriel's R.C. Primary School Ringland Circle , NP19 9PQ | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanwern High School Hartridge Farm Road , NP18 2YE | - not rated | 1,268 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Man Of Gwent- Flaming Grill | Man Of Gwent, Chepstow Road | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasim Takeaway | Unit 3, Aberthaw Rise | 449 yd | |
| Farries Fish Bar | Aberthaw Road, Newport | 506 yd | |
| Dragon Palace | 472 Chepstow Road, Newport | 719 yd | |
| Coriander | 2B Somerton Road, Newport | 1,043 yd | |
| MA Somerton Fish Bar | 26 Somerton Road, Newport | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chepstow Road, Newport | 795 yd | |
| Londis | 194 Christchurch Road, Newport | 817 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 | 138 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.