West Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4DD 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 West Street, Newport, NP20 4DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4DJ, NP9 4BN, NP20 4DE, NP20 1LB, NP20 4BP, NP20 4DB, NP9 1JZ, NP9 1LB, NP20 4DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 4DD is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 43.7% | 46.8% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 56.3% | 53.2% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 4DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56.5% 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 | 51.7% | 56.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 18.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.7% | 26.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 10.5% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.2% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 11.1% | -3.3% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.4% | 24.3% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 6.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 13.1% | 2.6% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 12.8% | -1.5% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 35.8% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 8% | 3.9% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% | 4.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 71.1% | 72.7% | 1.6% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 66.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.2% | 66.2% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -17.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 16% | 13.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 66.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -16.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7.4% | 9.2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 4.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.9% | 6.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 13.9% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 7% | 1.5% | 5.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 5.6% | 6.5% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 2367.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2341.0% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
West Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 3rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1036.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.
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 West Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-02-11 | £172,717 |
| 31 West Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-16 | £162,557 |
| 39 West Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £179,000 | 2023-04-26 | £188,646 |
| 26 West Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2023-02-23 | £150,158 |
| 38 West Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-02-21 | £127,252 |
| Full-Time Employee | 160 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 582 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 878 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,428 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 | 118 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 139 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 228 yd | |
| Geshmak | 17 Charles Street, Newport | 266 yd | |
| Upper Crust | Newport Railway Station, Queensway | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 55 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 127 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 212 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 248 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 293 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 278 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 293 yd | |
| EFES Grill | 24 Cambrian Road, Newport | 304 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 311 yd | |
| Asaga Noodle Bar | 154 Commercial Street, Newport | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 265 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 286 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 293 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 470 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 477 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 | 79 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.