Park Avenue is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3AP is located in the Gaer electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Park Avenue, Newport, NP20 3AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3AY, NP20 3AJ, NP20 3AN, NP20 3AQ, NP20 3AR, NP20 3LJ, NP20 3AH, NP20 3AX, NP20 3AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 3AP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 49.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 3AP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% 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 | 37.4% | 42.1% | 4.7% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 39.6% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 11.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 39.2% | 37% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 42% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 8.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 27.6% | 19.5% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.4% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 24.2% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 1.8% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 88% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 6.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 92% | 89.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 6.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 89.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.2% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 59.4% | 46.2% | 13.2% |
| Muslim | 5% | 6.5% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 111.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.3% lower than the Gaer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Gaer and the 183rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Park Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-09-21 | £273,609 |
| 24 Park Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2018-11-09 | £230,226 |
| 6 Park Avenue, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,500 | 2017-08-22 | £212,680 |
| 24 Park Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £90,500 | 2016-12-13 | £143,362 |
| 1 Park Avenue, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2016-02-29 | £241,800 |
NP20 3AP 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 68 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 642 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 842 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C.High School Pencarn Way , Tredegar Park NP10 8XH | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed Duffryn Way , NP10 8BX | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Servest @ Nexperia | International Rectifiers, Cardiff Road | 559 yd | |
| Baxterstorey @ Office Of National Statistics | Office Of National Statistics, Government Buildings | 752 yd | |
| McDonalds | Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 807 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 807 yd | |
| Coed Cafe | Forest Integrated Children Centre, Tredegar Park Primary School | 823 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | The Stonehouse, Lighthouse Road | 475 yd | |
| Gaer Inn Newport | Gaer Inn, 37 Gaer Road | 763 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppards Fish Bar | 205 Cardiff Road, Newport | 349 yd | |
| Wai Wai Takeaway | 203 Cardiff Road, Newport | 408 yd | |
| Flames Pizza And Grill | 187 Cardiff Road, Newport | 434 yd | |
| Maesglas Fish Bar | 185 Cardiff Road, Newport | 437 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 518 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 807 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 219.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.