Bassaleg Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3EA is located in the Allt-yr-yn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bassaleg Road, Newport, NP20 3EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3EB, NP20 3EF, NP20 3EE, NP20 3EH, NP20 3EX, NP20 4HX, NP20 4HF, NP20 3EG, NP20 4HY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 3EA is primarily male, with 55.7% of the population 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 | 40.9% | 44.3% | 3.4% | 51.0% | -6.7% |
| Male | 59.1% | 55.7% | -3.4% | 49.0% | 6.7% |
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 | 44% | 38.7% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.9% | 40.1% | 7.2% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 10.1% | -4.4% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.1% | 44.6% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 30.6% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 23.2% | 22.6% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.2% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13.8% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.9% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 37.8% | 12.2% | 33.8% | 4.0% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.5% 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% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 77.6% | 80.5% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -0.9% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 85.7% 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 | 84.6% | 85.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.1% | 4% | -3.1% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 86% | 2.9% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 1.1% | -6.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.2% | 76.7% | -3.5% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.8% | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.4% | 37.2% | 8.2% |
| Christian | 36.2% | 46.2% | -10.0% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bassaleg Road was 366.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 278.3% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bassaleg Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 25th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 169.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 27.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Bassaleg Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £302,500 | 2025-05-07 | £309,188 |
| 12 Bassaleg Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-02-07 | £345,435 |
| 46 Bassaleg Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £161,000 | 2023-08-29 | £165,894 |
| 44 Bassaleg Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-07-20 | £337,270 |
| 26 Bassaleg Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-04-06 | £309,943 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,070 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,500 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Cafe | 10A Risca Road, Newport | 208 yd | |
| Touch Of Spice | 113 Bassaleg Road, Newport | 610 yd | |
| Belle Vue Tea Room | Pavillion, Belle Vue Park | 838 yd | |
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 893 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Handpost Hotel | The Hand Post, 2 Bassaleg Road | 15 yd | |
| Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club | Woodville Road, Newport | 466 yd | |
| The Ridgeway | Ridgeway Inn, Ridgeway Avenue | 624 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 683 yd | |
| Gaer Inn Newport | Gaer Inn, 37 Gaer Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Boat | 5 Risca Road, Newport | 186 yd | |
| Handpost Tandoori | 18 Risca Road, Newport | 195 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 12 Risca Road, Newport | 216 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 90 Llanthewy Road, Newport | 244 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 254 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 926 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 | 190.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.