Mountjoy Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2FA 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 Mountjoy Street, Newport, NP20 2FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2PN, NP20 2PB, NP20 2PP, NP20 2RD, NP20 2PS, NP20 2HW, NP20 2PD, NP20 2EY, NP20 2RE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 2FA is primarily male, with 56.8% 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 | 53.8% | 43.2% | -10.6% | 51.0% | -7.8% |
| Male | 46.2% | 56.8% | 10.6% | 49.0% | 7.8% |
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 2FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.9% 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 | 40.9% | 52.9% | 12.0% | 37.9% | 15.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.8% | 23.5% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 3.7% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 10.7% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (66.2%) 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 | 37.8% | 32.9% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 33.3% | 7.5% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 20.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 8.2% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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.
In the area around NP20 2FA this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.9% | 34.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 5.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 10.8% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 13.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 28.1% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -5.7% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.2% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 11.5% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.3% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 60% | 52.6% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 3.3% |
| Arab | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 3.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 75.6% | 63.4% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 15.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Africa | 4.4% | 8.9% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 62.9% | -11.3% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 5.5% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 5.5% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.2% | 37.2% | -9.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountjoy Street was 593.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 146.0% higher than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountjoy Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 10th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 349.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 149.6%.
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 Mountjoy Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-14 | £142,570 |
| 4 Mountjoy Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-11-28 | £129,323 |
| 13 Mountjoy Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-06 | £149,231 |
| 1 Mountjoy Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-04-19 | £89,580 |
| 2 Mountjoy Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2021-12-10 | £147,593 |
NP20 2FA area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 2FA 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 | 53 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| 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 | 410 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 821 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 912 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 947 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custody Unit | Newport Central Police Station, 3 Cardiff Road | 98 yd | |
| Subway | 36 Cardiff Road, Newport | 165 yd | |
| New Ole F & A | 34 Cardiff Road, Newport | 167 yd | |
| New World Restaurant | 14 Cardiff Road, Newport | 197 yd | |
| Gillinghams | 2 Commercial Road, Newport | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 243 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 316 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 541 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 555 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Rice | 27 Commercial Road, Newport | 77 yd | |
| Wavy Kebab | 16 Commercial Road, Newport | 112 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 35A Commercial Road, Newport | 115 yd | |
| Victors Fish Bar | 36 Commercial Road, Newport | 121 yd | |
| Chip Central | 44 Cardiff Road, Newport | 162 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 215 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 421 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 658 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 661 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 786 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 | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 56.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.73 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.