James Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2GZ 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 James Street, Newport, NP20 2GZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2LT, NP20 2LA, NP20 2GY, NP20 2JZ, NP20 2JB, NP20 2HA, NP20 2LU, NP20 2JJ, NP20 2GN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 2GZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.4% | 37.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 39.1% | 1.7% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 9.9% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 11.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 (63.3%) 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 | 43.2% | 36.9% | -6.3% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 26.4% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 18.7% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 14.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
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 2GZ this area, 34.3% 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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 34.3% | -3.9% | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 18.2% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 12% | 3.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 8.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -8.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 18.6% | -0.5% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 8.1% | 3.3% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66% 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 | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 7.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 5.2% | -5.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 6.3% | 3.9% | -2.4% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 0.8% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.7% | -2.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 58.3% | 66% | 7.7% | 81.4% | -15.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 74.8% | 73.2% | -1.6% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 9.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 11.5% | -3.2% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.6% | 73.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | -9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 16.3% | 15.1% | 9.8% | 6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 12% | 4.4% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.1% | 1.7% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 28.2% | 13.5% | 14.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 165.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
James Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 114th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 James Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-02 | £84,486 |
| 17 James Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-04-22 | £105,717 |
| 23 James Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-11-18 | £218,655 |
| 18 James Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-05-08 | £72,549 |
| Pill Labour Hall James Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-03-20 | £144,956 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Other | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 309 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,555 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 | 261 yd | |
| Greenhouse Health Club | 23 - 24 Church Street, Newport | 334 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 396 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 402 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Bannatyne's Health Club, Enterprise Way | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 140 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 213 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 375 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 557 yd | |
| Blaina Wharf | East Dock Road, Newport | 797 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Stop | 121 Commercial Road, Newport | 186 yd | |
| Palma Pizza | 131 Commercial Road, Newport | 230 yd | |
| Chun Ho | 46 Alexandra Road, Newport | 248 yd | |
| Food By Channelle Queen Of Burgers | Unit 1, Mill Parade | 302 yd | |
| Mirch Karahi | 141 Commercial Road, Newport | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 766 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 1,054 yd | |
| B & M Bargains | Unit 1A, 28 East Retail Park | 1,084 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 | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.