Commercial Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2GX 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 Commercial Road, Newport, NP20 2GX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2GW, NP20 2GL, NP20 2DB, NP20 2DA, NP20 2GN, NP20 2PH, NP20 2PG, NP20 2LA, NP20 2BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 2GX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.7% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.3% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2GX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% 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 | 44% | 42.4% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 39% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 5.5% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Divorced | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 1.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 45.9% | 53.5% | 7.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 26.9% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.9% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 2GX this area, 40.5% 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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 40.5% | -1.1% | 18.2% | 22.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 16.5% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 13.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.9% | -5.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37% 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 | 9.6% | 15.1% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 14.0% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 20.3% | 22.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 19.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 42.7% | 37% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -44.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Arab | 7% | 5.4% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 64% 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 | 70.6% | 64% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 13.8% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 20% | 18.6% | -1.4% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 64.3% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 21.8% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 12.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.6% | 7% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 1% | -13.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 47% | 6.5% | 40.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 246th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-02-07 | £233,436 |
| 89 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2018-11-23 | £176,364 |
| 89 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-04-20 | £150,494 |
| 104 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1997-10-03 | £176,466 |
| 96 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £14,000 | 1995-02-14 | £70,836 |
NP20 2GX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 2GX 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 | 73 |
| Other | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 306 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 500 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,165 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,395 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coffee Shop | Alexandra Inn, 89 Commercial Road | 79 yd | |
| Greenhouse Health Club | 23 - 24 Church Street, Newport | 229 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 261 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Bannatyne's Health Club, Enterprise Way | 281 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 285 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 165 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 284 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 416 yd | |
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 593 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 121 Commercial Road, Newport | 31 yd | |
| Palma Pizza | 131 Commercial Road, Newport | 77 yd | |
| Mirch Karahi | 141 Commercial Road, Newport | 206 yd | |
| Antalya | 158A Commercial Road, Newport | 346 yd | |
| Food By Channelle Queen Of Burgers | Unit 1, Mill Parade | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 622 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 906 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.