Pottery Terrace is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2NX is located in the Pillgwenlly electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 2010-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Pottery Terrace, Newport, NP20 2NX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2HA, NP20 2JZ, NP20 2JE, NP20 2LU, NP20 2NA, NP20 2HD, NP20 2JB, NP20 2GZ, NP20 2HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 2NX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 47.8% | 49.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2NX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 34.6% | 46.4% | 11.8% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 30.2% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 8.5% | 5% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 18.6% | 10.6% | -8.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.8% | 6.7% | -6.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (70.8%) 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 | 37.2% | 43.4% | 6.2% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 27.4% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 19.4% | 15.9% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 10.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 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 2NX this area, 41.4% 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 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49.5% | 41.4% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 23.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 6.6% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.6% | 12.7% | 3.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 21% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.6% 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 | 6.1% | 10.4% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 9.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 9% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| White | 76.9% | 60.6% | -16.3% | 81.4% | -20.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 68.3% 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 | 88.7% | 68.3% | -20.4% | 83.2% | -14.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 16.3% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 68.6% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 17.7% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 4.9% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| North Africa | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 40.7% | 46.2% | -5.5% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 17.7% | 6.5% | 11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pottery Terrace was 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.0% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pottery Terrace has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 242nd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 St. Stephens Court Pottery Terrace, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-12-05 | £67,721 |
| Flat 3 St. Stephens Court Pottery Terrace, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2023-01-06 | £70,810 |
| Flat 14 St. Stephens Court Pottery Terrace, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-09-13 | £88,900 |
| Flat 10 St. Stephens Court Pottery Terrace, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-03-09 | £89,934 |
| Flat 12 St. Stephens Court Pottery Terrace, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2018-02-14 | £86,769 |
NP20 2NX 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 2NX 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 | 51 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 124 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 796 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,673 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 | 401 yd | |
| Greenhouse Health Club | 23 - 24 Church Street, Newport | 442 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 519 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 520 yd | |
| Habesha Restaurant | 57 Commercial Road, Newport | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 93 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 179 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 516 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 546 yd | |
| Newport Corinthians Football Club | Newport Corinthians FC, Coronation Park | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chun Ho | 46 Alexandra Road, Newport | 132 yd | |
| Loopy Lou's Pit Stop | 101 Alexandra Road, Newport | 315 yd | |
| Food By Channelle Queen Of Burgers | Unit 1, Mill Parade | 324 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 121 Commercial Road, Newport | 327 yd | |
| Palma Pizza | 131 Commercial Road, Newport | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 883 yd | |
| B & M Bargains | Unit 1A, 28 East Retail Park | 943 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 | 69 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.