Bolt Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2AN is located in the Pillgwenlly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bolt Street, Newport, NP20 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2AP, NP20 2AR, NP20 2AU, NP20 2AS, NP20 2PE, NP20 2AW, NP20 2PL, NP20 2PF, NP20 2PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 2AN is primarily male, with 60.4% 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 | 48.9% | 39.6% | -9.3% | 51.0% | -11.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 60.4% | 9.3% | 49.0% | 11.4% |
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 2AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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% | 48.8% | 9.4% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 36.9% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 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 | 42.3% | 43.7% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 31.9% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 19.4% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 NP20 2AN this area, 41.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 41.5% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 9.6% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 10.1% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 6.9% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 21.1% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -12.7% |
| Other | 11.9% | 6.6% | -5.3% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.1% 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 | 26.6% | 26.4% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 25.3% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.6% | 10% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 4.2% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 39.5% | 36.1% | -3.4% | 81.4% | -45.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 12.5% | 7.5% | -5.0% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 54% 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 | 61.4% | 54% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -29.2% |
| European Union | 9.1% | 19.7% | 10.6% | 6.1% | 13.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.7% | 20.8% | -6.9% | 5.6% | 15.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 60.9% | 54.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 20.5% | 17.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 10.9% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 4.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 7.8% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.5% | 76.7% | -19.2% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Middle East | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.3% | 37.2% | -17.9% |
| Christian | 24% | 46.2% | -22.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 49.8% | 6.5% | 43.3% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolt Street was 329.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% higher than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bolt Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 34th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% 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 Bolt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-26 | £162,343 |
| 23 Bolt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2024-01-12 | £162,343 |
| 25 Bolt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-12-19 | £145,138 |
| 3 Bolt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2023-11-10 | £147,429 |
| 19 Bolt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-12 | £155,188 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 61 |
| Other | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 338 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 660 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 734 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 816 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Habesha Restaurant | 57 Commercial Road, Newport | 100 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Bannatyne's Health Club, Enterprise Way | 146 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 153 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 158 yd | |
| Bragu | 90 Lower Dock Street, Newport | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 285 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 323 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 517 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 525 yd | |
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Bowl | 48 Commercial Road, Newport | 103 yd | |
| Antalya | 158A Commercial Road, Newport | 128 yd | |
| Marmari's Kebab And Pizza | 161 Commercial Road, Newport | 130 yd | |
| Victors Fish Bar | 36 Commercial Road, Newport | 167 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 35A Commercial Road, Newport | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 229 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 513 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 866 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 871 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 1,026 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 | 114 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.