Bridge Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4AQ is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4AL, NP20 4AU, NP20 1JB, NP20 4AB, NP20 1GF, NP20 4AN, NP20 1JL, NP20 1TL, NP20 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 4AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% of residents 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 | 43.4% | 47.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 56.6% | 52.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 4AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 56.4% | 51.5% | -4.9% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 31.9% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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 | 47.6% | 43.7% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 18% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 16.3% | 20.9% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 17.4% | 0.7% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.4% | 34.5% | 0.1% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 7.5% | 1.3% | -6.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85% | 79.5% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -1.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 86.9% | 80.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8.5% | 5.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 6% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.3% | 80.5% | -3.8% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.6% | 8.9% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 385.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 297.8% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 19th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Chambers Bridge Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £877,000 | 2023-06-01 | £864,522 |
| 67 Bridge Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-01-31 | £194,000 |
| 70 Bridge Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-05-31 | £218,309 |
| 69 Bridge Street, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-08-31 | £307,169 |
| 69 Bridge Street, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £466,000 | 2004-03-24 | £942,171 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 4AQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 474 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 764 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,252 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 1,325 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Italian Job | Food Stall FC0.06, Newport Provisions Market | 100 yd | |
| Arcadia Coffee House | 44 High Street, Newport | 101 yd | |
| Subway | 40A High Street, Newport | 107 yd | |
| The Pot | 3-4 Newport Arcade, High Street | 109 yd | |
| Greedy Bear | Food Stall FC0.08, Newport Provisions Market | 111 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibez | 11 - 15 Cambrian Road, Newport | 84 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 93 yd | |
| Hogarths | 42 - 43 High Street, Newport | 111 yd | |
| John Wallace Linton | 19 - 21 Cambrian Road, Newport | 116 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 118 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFES Grill | 24 Cambrian Road, Newport | 85 yd | |
| The Icons Kitchen | 34 Cambrian Road, Newport | 117 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 130 yd | |
| USA Chicken | 28 Skinner Street, Newport | 162 yd | |
| The Pancake Man | Market Stall M0.13, Newport Provisions Market | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 75 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 249 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 367 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 441 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 448 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.