Cardiff Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3AA is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cardiff Road, Newport, NP20 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3AZ, NP20 4FD, NP20 3GD, NP20 4FB, NP20 2PY, NP20 3GE, NP20 4FE, NP20 2QX, NP20 2PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 3AA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 51.9% | 49.5% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36% | 42% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 41.4% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.4% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 53.5% | 49.6% | -3.9% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 36.3% | 8.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 26% | 23.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 15.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 36.1% | 5.6% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.6% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 84.5% | 80.6% | -3.9% | 81.4% | -0.8% |
| Arab | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 87.3% | 87.9% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 1.5% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 87.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9.2% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 1.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cardiff Road was 150.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cardiff Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 128th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 78 Cardiff Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-08-15 | £194,052 |
| 74 Cardiff Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-03-18 | £228,958 |
| 90 Cardiff Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-26 | £200,031 |
| 90 Cardiff Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2017-11-10 | £163,792 |
| 86 Cardiff Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2015-04-02 | £151,023 |
NP20 3AA 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 | 135 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,155 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 1,200 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 1,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 483 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 483 yd | |
| Belle Vue Tea Room | Pavillion, Belle Vue Park | 641 yd | |
| Jump Adventure | Unit 4, Port Road | 703 yd | |
| Santini's @ Newport City Truck Stop | Venta House, 9A Port Road | 739 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 835 yd | |
| The Handpost Hotel | The Hand Post, 2 Bassaleg Road | 868 yd | |
| Gaer Inn Newport | Gaer Inn, 37 Gaer Road | 884 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 483 yd | |
| Rowe's Cornish Bakers @Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 483 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 520 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit 4A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 520 yd | |
| Maesglas Fish Bar | 185 Cardiff Road, Newport | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 483 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 724 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2, 28 East Retail Park | 1,014 yd | |
| The Range | Unit 1, 28 East Retail Park | 1,014 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 | 214.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.