Griffin Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 1GL is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Griffin Street, Newport, NP20 1GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 1GH, NP20 1GF, NP20 1FU, NP20 4AB, NP20 1FW, NP20 1DG, NP20 1FS, NP20 1HB, NP20 1DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 1GL is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 43.7% | 46.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56.3% | 53.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 NP20 1GL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 51.7% | 56.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 26.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 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 | 21.4% | 24.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 35.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 71.1% | 72.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 66.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 66.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 16% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 66.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Griffin Street was 2367.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2341.0% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Griffin Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 3rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1036.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 9 8 - 11 Griffin Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £160,000 | 2025-01-23 | £159,835 |
| Apartment 7 8 - 11 Griffin Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-10-02 | £105,478 |
| Apartment 5 8 - 11 Griffin Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-09-06 | £98,778 |
| Apartment 2 8 - 11 Griffin Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-07-09 | £96,704 |
| Apartment 10 8 - 11 Griffin Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-06-28 | £103,611 |
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 321 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 661 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,112 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 1,219 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiny Rebel Newport Bar | 22 - 23 High Street, Newport | 35 yd | |
| Ostuni | Market Stall M0.25, Newport Provisions Market | 37 yd | |
| Subway | 40A High Street, Newport | 41 yd | |
| McDonalds | 35 High Street, Newport | 41 yd | |
| The Cheesecake Guy | Food Stall FC0.01, Newport Provisions Market | 53 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tickled Trout | 13 Market Street, Newport | 32 yd | |
| Hogarths | 42 - 43 High Street, Newport | 48 yd | |
| Coco's | 19 High Street, Newport | 61 yd | |
| Greyhound | Greyhound Tavern, 49 High Street | 75 yd | |
| Mojo's | 40 Cambrian Road, Newport | 91 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFES Grill | 24 Cambrian Road, Newport | 68 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 74 yd | |
| The Pancake Man | Market Stall M0.13, Newport Provisions Market | 76 yd | |
| Yummies | 185 Upper Dock Street, Newport | 76 yd | |
| Eshaals Fish And Chips | 184 Upper Dock Street, Newport | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 70 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 261 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 418 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 424 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 505 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 | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.1% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.