Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2FN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 2FN is primarily male, with 54.4% 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%	45.6%	-3.3%	51.0%	-5.4%
Male	51.1%	54.4%	3.3%	49.0%	5.4%

Partnership Status

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 2FN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% 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	78.2%	61.2%	-17.0%	37.9%	23.3%
Married: Opposite sex	16.2%	22.1%	5.9%	44.2%	-22.1%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.3%	0.4%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	0.9%	3.8%	2.9%	2.2%	1.6%
Divorced	3.7%	10.7%	7.0%	9.1%	1.6%
Widowed	0%	0.7%	0.7%	6.1%	-5.4%

Health

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	54.1%	47%	-7.1%	48.4%	-1.4%
Good health	36.7%	31.7%	-5.0%	33.6%	-1.9%
Fair health	7.4%	15.9%	8.5%	12.7%	3.2%
Bad health	1.3%	3.3%	2.0%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	6.9%	14.2%	7.3%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	7.6%	-3.5%	9.6%	-2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	15.2%	1.3%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	3.5%	0.7%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	34.3%	19.4%	-14.9%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	38.4%	9.7%	33.8%	4.6%
Other	2.3%	1.7%	-0.6%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.9%	0.9%	1.1%	-0.2%
Chinese	0%	2.4%	2.4%	0.7%	1.7%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	1.2%	-0.1%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.4%	2.7%	2.3%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	-0.6%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	1.3%	2.4%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	0.8%	0.1%
White	93.4%	86.1%	-7.3%	81.4%	4.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
Roma	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Arab	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.6%	0.0%
Other	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.7% 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	88.6%	78.7%	-9.9%	83.2%	-4.5%
European Union	7.9%	13.8%	5.9%	6.1%	7.7%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.6%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.2%
Africa	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	2.7%	-0.6%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	4.8%	2.6%	5.6%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	88.6%	78.7%	-9.9%	83.2%	-4.5%
10+ Years	1.7%	8.7%	7.0%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	1.7%	6.3%	4.6%	2.9%	3.4%
2-5 Years	4.8%	3.3%	-1.5%	2.2%	1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	3%	-0.1%	1.9%	1.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	75.8%	76.7%	-0.9%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Lithuania	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Poland	4.2%	1.3%	2.9%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	4.8%	1.5%	3.3%
North Africa	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Eastern Asia	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
No passport held	7.9%	13.5%	-5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.3%	37.2%	18.1%
Christian	33%	46.2%	-13.2%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Muslim	5.4%	6.5%	-1.1%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Not answered	4.5%	6.0%	-1.5%

Safety

Is Ariel Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariel Close was 97.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.4% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ariel Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 211th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP20 2FN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Ariel Close are based on 113 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Ariel Close, Newport, NP20 2FN

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP20 2FN

Average Price
£97,654

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£98,871

Other
£50,205

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ariel Close

Average Price
£109,681

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£109,681

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ariel CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
20 Ariel Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£85,000	2025-04-04	£85,264
9 Ariel Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£125,000	2025-02-07	£125,000
33 Ariel Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£92,000	2025-01-17	£91,905
39 Ariel Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-12-19	£119,507
47 Ariel Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£120,000	2024-12-02	£119,507

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP20 2FN

Employment

NP20 2FN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	170
Part-Time Employee	29
Self-Employed	27
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Retired	13
Student (economically inactive)	11
Unemployed	10
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Looking after home or family	5

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	23
Manufacturing	14
Construction	14
Financial and insurance activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Education	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	10
Transport and storage	8
Other	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ	- not rated	214 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT	- not rated	989 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW	- not rated	1,128 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Catch22 Include Wales St Patrick's Rc Church Hall , Cromwell Road NP19 0HS	- not rated	1,175 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR	- not rated	1,193 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Filling Station Cafe	Newport Auctions Ltd, Usk Way	309 yd
Greenhouse Health Club	23 - 24 Church Street, Newport	565 yd
Masala Bites	458 Corporation Road, Newport	686 yd
Octopus Lounge	Llanarth Court, Usk Way	690 yd
Health Hut	Unit 2, Canal Terrace	701 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blaina Wharf	East Dock Road, Newport	260 yd
The Church House Inn	Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street	629 yd
Columba Club	442 Corporation Road, Newport	688 yd
Newport Corinthians Football Club	Newport Corinthians FC, Coronation Park	915 yd
Newport Masonic Hall Ltd	Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street	984 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
CBK Fish Bar	452 Corporation Road, Newport	690 yd
Grill And Bake	446 Corporation Road, Newport	694 yd
Hong Sheng	Ground Floor, 438 Corporation Road	696 yd
Sharkbites @ Health Hut	Unit 2, Canal Terrace	701 yd
Simla Spice	432 Corporation Road, Newport	708 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Orb Drive, Newport		938 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Asda, Lower Dock Street		976 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP20 2FN postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	86.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160.21 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160.21 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30.02 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP20 2FN