Windsor Castle Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 2QE is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 2014-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Windsor Castle Road, Newport, NP20 2QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2RW, NP20 2QD, NP20 2PX, NP20 2QB, NP20 2QZ, NP20 2QA, NP20 2QS, NP20 2QL, NP20 2QJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 2QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.4% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.6% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.2% | 40.4% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.1% | 47.6% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 2.2% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.5% | 62.8% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 14.4% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 27.3% | -9.5% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 8.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 2QE this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.9% | 7.2% | -26.7% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 5.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 15.3% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 18% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19% | 50.5% | 31.5% | 33.8% | 16.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 6.1% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 0.4% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 65.5% | 75.7% | 10.2% | 81.4% | -5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 76.8% | 81.2% | 4.4% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 4.3% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.9% | 10.6% | -3.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.5% | 80.6% | 4.1% | 83.2% | -2.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 14.1% | 12.7% | 9.8% | 4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 2.1% | -4.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 0.7% | -7.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7% | 2.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84% | 76.7% | 7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44% | 37.2% | 6.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 5.6% | 1.7% | 3.9% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Windsor Castle Road was 141.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.6% lower than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Windsor Castle Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 141st highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 66.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Windsor Castle Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,000 | 2025-02-28 | £296,239 |
| 19 Windsor Castle Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2023-10-20 | £230,713 |
| 15 Windsor Castle Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-15 | £272,800 |
| 17 Windsor Castle Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2020-11-20 | £222,118 |
| 21 Windsor Castle Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2019-06-14 | £272,494 |
NP20 2QE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 126 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 732 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,128 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,168 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Adventure | Unit 4, Port Road | 416 yd | |
| Santini's @ Newport City Truck Stop | Venta House, 9A Port Road | 423 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 1, Newport West Food Park | 541 yd | |
| McDonalds | Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 602 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 534 yd | |
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 822 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 881 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 919 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dominos Pizza | Unit 2, Newport West Food Park | 541 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 602 yd | |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers @Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 602 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 787 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 4A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 787 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 602 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2, 28 East Retail Park | 742 yd | |
| The Range | Unit 1, 28 East Retail Park | 742 yd | |
| B & M Bargains | Unit 1A, 28 East Retail Park | 767 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 892 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.