Ariel Reach is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2FP is located in the Pillgwenlly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ariel Reach, Newport, NP20 2FP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2FN, NP20 2GF, NP20 2LJ, NP20 2GR, NP20 2LG, NP20 2LH, NP20 2FJ, NP20 2BT, NP20 2FL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 2FP 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% |
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 2FP, 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ariel Reach 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 Reach 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Ariel Reach, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-07-29 | £135,981 |
| 9 Ariel Reach, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-07-29 | £226,773 |
| 38 Ariel Reach, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2025-03-28 | £81,496 |
| 44 Ariel Reach, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-02-21 | £60,000 |
| 52 Ariel Reach, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-05 | £70,000 |
NP20 2FP 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 268 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,039 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 | 1,121 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Patrick's R.C. Primary School Fairfax Road , NP19 0HR | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Filling Station Cafe | Newport Auctions Ltd, Usk Way | 363 yd | |
| Greenhouse Health Club | 23 - 24 Church Street, Newport | 620 yd | |
| Masala Bites | 458 Corporation Road, Newport | 640 yd | |
| Octopus Lounge | Llanarth Court, Usk Way | 707 yd | |
| Health Hut | Unit 2, Canal Terrace | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 286 yd | |
| Columba Club | 442 Corporation Road, Newport | 644 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 679 yd | |
| Newport Corinthians Football Club | Newport Corinthians FC, Coronation Park | 950 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBK Fish Bar | 452 Corporation Road, Newport | 645 yd | |
| Grill And Bake | 446 Corporation Road, Newport | 650 yd | |
| Hong Sheng | Ground Floor, 438 Corporation Road | 653 yd | |
| Simla Spice | 432 Corporation Road, Newport | 667 yd | |
| Sharkbites @ Health Hut | Unit 2, Canal Terrace | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Orb Drive, Newport | 886 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 1,010 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 | 39.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 39.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 39.4% |
| 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 299.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 299.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 43.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.