Maesglas Crescent is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3BZ 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 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, NP20 3BZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3DJ, NP20 3DA, NP20 3DL, NP20 3BY, NP20 3DP, NP20 3BD, NP20 3DF, NP20 3DB, NP20 3BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 3BZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 51.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.6% | 48.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 3BZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 43.3% | 45% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 36.4% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -7.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 42.7% | 39.7% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.3% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 13.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 3BZ this area, 32.7% 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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 32.7% | -9.4% | 18.2% | 14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.6% | 12.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 15.2% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 18.9% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.5% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 86.6% | 79.5% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 89.6% | 83.7% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| 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 | 89% | 84% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 11.3% | 11.0% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.7% | -5.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maesglas Crescent was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Gaer average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2024-06-26 | £78,789 |
| 125 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2023-01-20 | £144,414 |
| 144 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-04-27 | £156,637 |
| 109 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2019-09-10 | £181,839 |
| 125 Maesglas Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2016-03-10 | £114,497 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 143 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 334 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 532 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed Duffryn Way , NP10 8BX | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| The John Frost School Lighthouse Road , Duffryn NP10 8YD | - not rated | 1,132 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coed Cafe | Forest Integrated Children Centre, Tredegar Park Primary School | 504 yd | |
| Servest @ Nexperia | International Rectifiers, Cardiff Road | 689 yd | |
| McDonalds | Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 745 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 745 yd | |
| The Range Coffee Shop | Unit 1, 28 East Retail Park | 867 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehouse | The Stonehouse, Lighthouse Road | 327 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 442 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheppards Fish Bar | 205 Cardiff Road, Newport | 375 yd | |
| Wai Wai Takeaway | 203 Cardiff Road, Newport | 430 yd | |
| Flames Pizza And Grill | 187 Cardiff Road, Newport | 479 yd | |
| Maesglas Fish Bar | 185 Cardiff Road, Newport | 483 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! @ Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 745 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 533 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 745 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 2, 28 East Retail Park | 867 yd | |
| The Range | Unit 1, 28 East Retail Park | 867 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 | 224.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.