St Davids Crescent is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3AX 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 St Davids Crescent, Newport, NP20 3AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3AW, NP20 3AL, NP20 3HT, NP20 3AN, NP20 3LQ, NP20 3AF, NP20 3LP, NP20 3AG, NP20 3AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 3AX 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 3AX, 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 St Davids Crescent 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.
St Davids Crescent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89 St Davids Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-11-19 | £141,193 |
| 71 St Davids Crescent, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-10-20 | £154,205 |
| 83 St Davids Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-21 | £196,173 |
| 97 St Davids Crescent, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £6,800 | 2023-05-31 | £6,779 |
| 84 St Davids Crescent, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-14 | £171,540 |
NP20 3AX 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 | 290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 796 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 | 1,424 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,496 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 | 599 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 599 yd | |
| Servest @ Nexperia | International Rectifiers, Cardiff Road | 772 yd | |
| Coed Cafe | Forest Integrated Children Centre, Tredegar Park Primary School | 949 yd | |
| Baxterstorey @ Office Of National Statistics | Office Of National Statistics, Government Buildings | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | The Stonehouse, Lighthouse Road | 615 yd | |
| Gaer Inn Newport | Gaer Inn, 37 Gaer Road | 635 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 762 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppards Fish Bar | 205 Cardiff Road, Newport | 219 yd | |
| Wai Wai Takeaway | 203 Cardiff Road, Newport | 240 yd | |
| Flames Pizza And Grill | 187 Cardiff Road, Newport | 246 yd | |
| Maesglas Fish Bar | 185 Cardiff Road, Newport | 248 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 320 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 599 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 | 98.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.4% |
| 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.