Commercial Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 1LQ 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 Commercial Street, Newport, NP20 1LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 1LY, NP20 1EW, NP20 1LX, NP20 1LP, NP9 1LY, NP20 1LR, NP20 1LN, NP20 1LW, NP20 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 1LQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 44.7% | 48.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 51.2% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 1LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 53% | 54.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 31.1% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -13.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.5% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 51.4% | 46.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.7% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 20.9% | 22.3% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.6% | 0.0% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 15% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 35% | -0.8% | 33.8% | 1.2% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57% 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 | 1.4% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 6.2% | -3.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 4.7% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 5.8% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 56.4% | 57% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -24.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 9.4% | 1.2% | -8.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 57.6% 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 | 56.9% | 57.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | -25.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 7% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 15.6% | -11.9% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 56.4% | 58% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -25.2% |
| 10+ Years | 18.9% | 15.3% | -3.6% | 9.8% | 5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 7.1% | -2.1% | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 4.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 1.9% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 32.8% | 46.2% | -13.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 17.8% | 6.5% | 11.3% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 2403.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2377.6% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Commercial Street has the highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 2nd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 849.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £120,230 | 2024-08-09 | £117,920 |
| 55 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-12-17 | £168,561 |
| 59 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-10-23 | £132,333 |
| 67 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-06-30 | £296,389 |
| 61 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2016-11-23 | £259,439 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 184 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 570 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 870 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspas Newport Ltd | Ground Floor And First Floor, St Davids House | 52 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2A, Kingsway Centre | 66 yd | |
| Fresh Cafe Restaurant | 122 Commercial Street, Newport | 67 yd | |
| New Pastures Home | Ground Floor, 47 Commercial Street | 81 yd | |
| Stardust Amusement | 140A Commercial Street, Newport | 83 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 241 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 314 yd | |
| The Potters | 22-24 Upper Dock Street, Newport | 396 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 415 yd | |
| Windsor Castle | 19 Upper Dock Street, Newport | 436 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Trouble | Unit 9, Kingsway Centre | 66 yd | |
| Nanu & GuGu Punjabi Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street, Newport | 86 yd | |
| Deli Fuego Cake | 76 Commercial Street, Newport | 99 yd | |
| M Vacara & Co | 39 Llanarth Street, Newport | 155 yd | |
| Asaga Noodle Bar | 154 Commercial Street, Newport | 219 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 171 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 172 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 291 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 357 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 523 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.