Friars Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4EZ 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 Friars Road, Newport, NP20 4EZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4ES, NP20 4ET, NP20 4EY, NP20 4GA, NP20 4EF, NP20 4ED, NP20 4EE, NP20 4GB, NP20 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 4EZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 49% | 48.1% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 51% | 51.9% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 4EZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.1% 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 | 32.9% | 43.1% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 41.7% | -6.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.1% | -3.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.8% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 49.3% | 42.5% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 37.8% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 14.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.5% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 9.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 16.4% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 13.2% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.6% | 41.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 7.5% |
| Other | 5.4% | 1.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 8.3% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 84.1% | 75.6% | -8.5% | 81.4% | -5.8% |
| Arab | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 82.6% 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 | 86.7% | 82.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| European Union | 4% | 5.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 10.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.8% | 82.9% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 11.4% | 8.3% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 1% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Friars Road was 260.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 168.8% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Friars Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 58th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 116.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Friars Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £363,500 | 2021-12-01 | £405,077 |
| 14 Friars Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £278,000 | 2020-08-28 | £349,378 |
| 1 Friars Road, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2020-08-07 | £395,728 |
| 42 Friars Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2019-06-25 | £393,082 |
| 20 Friars Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £267,500 | 2017-12-15 | £393,179 |
NP20 4EZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in NP20 4EZ 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 | 110 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 47 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 526 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 909 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,145 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,192 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,258 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belle Vue Tea Room | Pavillion, Belle Vue Park | 133 yd | |
| Vittorio Restaurant | 113 - 115 Stow Hill, Newport | 181 yd | |
| Costa Coffee @ The Royal Gwent Hospital | Royal Gwent Hospital, Cardiff Road | 314 yd | |
| Stow Hill Access Resource And Enterprise (Share) Centre | 88 Stow Hill, Newport | 433 yd | |
| Emmanuel Chapel | Rutland Place, Newport | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 545 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 599 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 629 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 664 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Central | 44 Cardiff Road, Newport | 583 yd | |
| Peri Licious | 38 Cardiff Road, Newport | 594 yd | |
| Royal Peri | 30 Cardiff Road, Newport | 600 yd | |
| The Square Pizza Co | 26 Cardiff Road, Newport | 615 yd | |
| The Red Hot Goodies | 20 Cardiff Road, Newport | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 688 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 764 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 820 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 823 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 883 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 | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 52.9% |
| 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 | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.