Shakespeare Crescent is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 3LQ 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 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, NP20 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 3LP, NP20 3LN, NP20 3LL, NP20 3LF, NP20 3HT, NP20 3AX, NP20 3LE, NP20 3LG, NP20 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 3LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 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 3LQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% 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 | 36.4% | 43.6% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 44% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 5.8% | -6.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.9% | 48.8% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 31.8% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 34.2% | 22.1% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 13.8% | -5.5% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 14.9% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 31.2% | 18.6% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 5.8% | 8.9% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 80.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | -0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 93.4% | 88.4% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 7.8% | 2.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 88.4% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Crescent was 77.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.5% lower than the Gaer average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Crescent has the 14th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Gaer and the 258th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 101.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-12-18 | £194,788 |
| 36 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-10-27 | £186,226 |
| 6 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-07-19 | £145,286 |
| 28 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2022-05-03 | £201,270 |
| 23 Shakespeare Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-14 | £200,504 |
| Full-Time Employee | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maes Ebbw School Maesglas Road , Maesglas NP20 3DG | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesglas C.P. School Maesglas Road , NP20 3DG | - not rated | 962 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,324 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 | 1,520 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 | 653 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 653 yd | |
| Servest @ Nexperia | International Rectifiers, Cardiff Road | 868 yd | |
| Touch Of Spice | 113 Bassaleg Road, Newport | 962 yd | |
| Baxterstorey @ Office Of National Statistics | Office Of National Statistics, Government Buildings | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaer Inn Newport | Gaer Inn, 37 Gaer Road | 468 yd | |
| Stonehouse | The Stonehouse, Lighthouse Road | 765 yd | |
| Muffler @ Maesglas Sports And Social Club | Maesglas Workmens Club, Maesglas Avenue | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maesglas Fish Bar | 185 Cardiff Road, Newport | 366 yd | |
| Flames Pizza And Grill | 187 Cardiff Road, Newport | 366 yd | |
| Wai Wai Takeaway | 203 Cardiff Road, Newport | 379 yd | |
| Sheppards Fish Bar | 205 Cardiff Road, Newport | 380 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2A, 156 - 160 Cardiff Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 181 Cardiff Road | 415 yd | |
| Tesco | 5 - 6 Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road | 653 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 | 157.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.