Blewitt Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4DB 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 Blewitt Street, Newport, NP20 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP9 4BN, NP20 4BR, NP20 4BH, NP20 4BS, NP20 4DE, NP20 4DD, NP20 4BN, NP20 4BG, NP9 4AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 48.4% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.4% 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 | 44.9% | 53.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.8% | 25.2% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 2.5% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 41.7% | 40.7% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.7% | -1.5% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.5% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 6% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 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 | 27.5% | 27.3% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 8.8% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 15.5% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 28.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 8.1% | 1.3% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 88.8% | 87.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 81.1% 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 | 83% | 81.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 8.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 3.5% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 81.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 9.5% | 8.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.1% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 39.6% | 46.2% | -6.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blewitt Street was 193.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 99.5% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blewitt Street has the 18th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 91st highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Blewitt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-11-15 | £206,674 |
| 66 Blewitt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-12-20 | £153,253 |
| 70 Blewitt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-09-15 | £232,310 |
| 71 Blewitt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £130,050 | 2022-08-17 | £134,548 |
| 23 Blewitt Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2022-08-01 | £213,125 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 4DB 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 | 68 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 445 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 563 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 952 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,481 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Asia | 3 Caxton Place, Newport | 97 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 102 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 139 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 193 yd | |
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 213 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 139 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 151 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 206 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 271 yd | |
| Vibez | 11 - 15 Cambrian Road, Newport | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 189 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 205 yd | |
| EFES Grill | 24 Cambrian Road, Newport | 322 yd | |
| The Icons Kitchen | 34 Cambrian Road, Newport | 345 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 177 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 313 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 371 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 555 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 562 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 179.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.