John Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2BH 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 John Street, Newport, NP20 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2AG, NP20 2AZ, NP20 2AF, NP20 2AX, NP20 2AY, NP20 2AW, NP20 2BB, NP20 2AH, NP20 2AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 2BH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 47% | 47.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 53% | 52.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 2BH, 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 | 49.4% | 48.8% | -0.6% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.2% | 33.4% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -10.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 41.1% | 44.7% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 29.5% | -8.1% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 14.1% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.4% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 8.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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.
In the area around NP20 2BH this area, 43.8% 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 19.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.3% | 43.8% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 25.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.8% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 19.8% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -14.0% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.1% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.7% 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 | 15.6% | 20.1% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 19.0% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 4.6% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 6.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 51.3% | 42.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | -38.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 12.1% | 8.4% | -3.7% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 75.8% | 56.3% | -19.5% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 14.2% | 9.9% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.3% | 24% | 8.7% | 5.6% | 18.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.3% | 56.3% | -19.0% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 23.5% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 5.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 10.7% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 8.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.1% | 4.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.5% | 76.7% | -23.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 8.2% | 1.5% | 6.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Middle East | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.4% | 37.2% | -13.8% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around John Street was 436.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.7% higher than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
John Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 16th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 208.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 John Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-09-03 | £233,793 |
| 1 John Street, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-12-21 | £122,201 |
| 1 John Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2005-12-21 | £118,650 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 2BH area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 595 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 673 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 730 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 814 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas Arts House | Hall, Barnabus House | 139 yd | |
| Bragu | 90 Lower Dock Street, Newport | 151 yd | |
| Hatti Indian Restaurant | 77 - 78 Lower Dock Street, Newport | 180 yd | |
| Staceys The Eatery & Cake Company | 19 - 24 George Street, Newport | 233 yd | |
| Health Hut | Unit 2, Canal Terrace | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 50 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 454 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 534 yd | |
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 683 yd | |
| Excelsior Club | 205 - 209 Corporation Road, Newport | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burger House | 112 - 113 Lower Dock Street, Newport | 89 yd | |
| Panku | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 99 yd | |
| Jasmine Rice | 27 Commercial Road, Newport | 238 yd | |
| Sharkbites @ Health Hut | Unit 2, Canal Terrace | 238 yd | |
| Wavy Kebab | 16 Commercial Road, Newport | 247 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 99 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 246 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 641 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 646 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 823 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.