Broad Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2DQ 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 Broad Street, Newport, NP20 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2DR, NP20 2DE, NP20 2DD, NP20 2DB, NP20 2DF, NP20 2PG, NP20 2DG, NP20 2PH, NP20 2DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 2DQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 52.2% | 49.6% | -2.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 50.4% | 2.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.8% 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 | 75% | 53.8% | -21.2% | 37.9% | 15.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 14.2% | 30% | 15.8% | 44.2% | -14.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 52.7% | 51.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 32.8% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 15.9% | 19.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 13.7% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 42.9% | 17.7% | -25.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 32.5% | 18.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.5% 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 | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 6.2% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 5.1% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 5.8% | 4.2% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| White | 80.7% | 61.5% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -19.9% |
| Arab | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 73.1% 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 | 81.6% | 73.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.9% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 73.1% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 13% | 9.3% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.9% | 4.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.9% | 37.2% | -2.3% |
| Christian | 44.5% | 46.2% | -1.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 13.5% | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Broad Street was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.9% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Broad Street has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 256th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Street Garage Broad Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-10-16 | £83,827 |
NP20 2DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 397 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 411 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 668 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,213 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health Club | Bannatyne's Health Club, Enterprise Way | 121 yd | |
| Community Coffee Shop | Alexandra Inn, 89 Commercial Road | 176 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 223 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 260 yd | |
| Habesha Restaurant | 57 Commercial Road, Newport | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 55 yd | |
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 423 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 472 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 546 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Pizza | 131 Commercial Road, Newport | 212 yd | |
| Mirch Karahi | 141 Commercial Road, Newport | 216 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 121 Commercial Road, Newport | 244 yd | |
| Antalya | 158A Commercial Road, Newport | 299 yd | |
| Marmari's Kebab And Pizza | 161 Commercial Road, Newport | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 479 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 743 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.