St Mary Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4DG 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 St Mary Street, Newport, NP20 4DG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4DH, NP20 4DL, NP20 4GJ, NP20 4GL, NP9 1JZ, NP9 1LB, NP20 4DF, NP20 1JY, NP20 4EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 4DG has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 52.8% | 48.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 51.5% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 4DG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% 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 | 41.3% | 49.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.9% | 18.8% | -8.1% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 16.7% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 9.9% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.6% | 38.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -9.8% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 28.4% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 21.2% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 8.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 8.9% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3% | -2.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
In the area around NP20 4DG this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.4% | 30.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.1% | 5.7% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 11.5% | 2.8% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 29.7% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.6% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 1.7% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 84.4% | 84.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 79.6% | 84.4% | 4.8% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 11.6% | 4.2% | -7.4% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 8.4% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.4% | 84.4% | 6.0% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| 10+ Years | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6% | 3% | -3.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.8% | 37.2% | 16.6% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Mary Street was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.1% lower than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Mary Street has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 240th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19A St Mary Street, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-07-25 | £105,763 |
| 21 St Mary Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2022-06-30 | £145,286 |
| 17 St Mary Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2020-04-09 | £88,379 |
| 12 St Mary Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-10-11 | £113,000 |
| 18 St Mary Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £62,500 | 2014-10-10 | £109,027 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 4DG 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 | 47 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 259 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 729 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 900 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,463 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Hill Access Resource And Enterprise (Share) Centre | 88 Stow Hill, Newport | 168 yd | |
| Geshmak | 17 Charles Street, Newport | 211 yd | |
| Taste Of Asia | 3 Caxton Place, Newport | 268 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 288 yd | |
| Vittorio Restaurant | 113 - 115 Stow Hill, Newport | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 157 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 202 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 269 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 306 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asaga Noodle Bar | 154 Commercial Street, Newport | 322 yd | |
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 379 yd | |
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 389 yd | |
| M Vacara & Co | 39 Llanarth Street, Newport | 395 yd | |
| Mixin Bites | 2A Skinner Street, Newport | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 328 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 358 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 411 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 461 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 467 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.