Sidney Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4BW 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 Sidney Street, Newport, NP20 4BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4BT, NP20 4BU, NP20 4HL, NP20 4BX, NP20 4NZ, NP20 4TW, NP20 4BS, NP20 4BQ, NP20 4HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 4BW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4BW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 52.6% | 48.8% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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% | 47.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 25% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 17% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 16.5% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 38.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 91.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 92% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sidney Street was 532.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 448.9% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sidney Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 11th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 255.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sidney Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-06-28 | £230,837 |
| 3 Sidney Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-04-06 | £228,861 |
| 2 Sidney Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2007-10-12 | £181,079 |
| 6 Sidney Street, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2003-03-28 | £306,899 |
| 5 Sidney Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2002-05-31 | £168,937 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 602 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 676 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 1,619 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 71 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 74 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 120 yd | |
| Result Plan | 1A Godfrey Road, Newport | 143 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 74 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 331 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 340 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 351 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 478 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 100 yd | |
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 110 yd | |
| EFES Grill | 24 Cambrian Road, Newport | 504 yd | |
| The Icons Kitchen | 34 Cambrian Road, Newport | 516 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 84 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 503 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 577 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 756 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 763 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.