King Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2EA 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 King Street, Newport, NP20 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2FE, NP20 1LU, NP20 2ED, NP20 2EB, NP20 1LS, NP20 1EY, NP20 2PA, NP20 4EJ, NP20 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 2EA is primarily male, with 67.6% 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 | 50.8% | 32.4% | -18.4% | 51.0% | -18.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 67.6% | 18.4% | 49.0% | 18.6% |
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 2EA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 65.1% 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 | 30.5% | 65.1% | 34.6% | 37.9% | 27.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.4% | 22.1% | -22.3% | 44.2% | -22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0.4% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 6.7% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 3.3% | -7.5% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (53.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.7% | 21.7% | -16.0% | 48.4% | -26.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 32.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 38.3% | 16.8% | 12.7% | 25.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 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 2EA this area, 47.7% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 47.7% | 19.0% | 18.2% | 29.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 4.4% | -9.9% | 13.4% | -9.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 10.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 18.9% | -10.2% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 9% | 2.9% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 70.4% | 82.7% | 12.3% | 81.4% | 1.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 82.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 82.9% | 8.7% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.9% | 8.4% | -8.5% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.5% | 83.2% | 9.7% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 11.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | 1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.5% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 1.9% | -8.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.8% | 76.7% | -28.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 43.2% | 13.5% | 29.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.4% | 37.2% | 22.2% |
| Christian | 29.3% | 46.2% | -16.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 426.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 339.5% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 8th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 18th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 253.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 King Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-12-18 | £155,505 |
| 9 King Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-06-09 | £105,280 |
| 3 King Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2014-01-14 | £140,787 |
| 3 King Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2008-12-15 | £161,714 |
| 8 King Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £96,500 | 2006-05-15 | £156,026 |
NP20 2EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Other | 224 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 315 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 763 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,034 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New World Restaurant | 14 Cardiff Road, Newport | 40 yd | |
| Mama T Restaurant | 99 Commercial Street, Newport | 49 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 105 - 106 Commercial Street, Newport | 62 yd | |
| Coffee Thirst | 93 Commercial Street, Newport | 86 yd | |
| New Ole F & A | 34 Cardiff Road, Newport | 90 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 77 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 366 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 446 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 641 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilo Grill House Newport | 2 Cardiff Road, Newport | 35 yd | |
| Burger & Co | 95 - 96 Commercial Street, Newport | 42 yd | |
| The Red Hot Goodies | 20 Cardiff Road, Newport | 49 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 18 Cardiff Road, Newport | 50 yd | |
| The Square Pizza Co | 26 Cardiff Road, Newport | 58 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 331 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 346 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 439 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 441 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 552 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 | 60.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.