Caerau Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4HJ is located in the Allt-yr-yn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caerau Road, Newport, NP20 4HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4HL, NP20 4BQ, NP20 4JR, NP20 4BX, NP20 4BW, NP20 4BY, NP20 4BZ, NP20 4LD, NP20 4PB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 4HJ is primarily male, with 53.3% 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 | 44.5% | 46.7% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 55.5% | 53.3% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 4HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.7% 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 | 50.5% | 50.7% | 0.2% | 37.9% | 12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.4% | 31.3% | -2.1% | 44.2% | -12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 41.3% | 45.7% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 5.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 4HJ this area, 28.7% 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 | 22.2% | 28.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 8.1% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.3% | 30.4% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.4% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.4% 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 | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 16.3% | 11.4% | -4.9% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.3% | 1.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 64% | 58.4% | -5.6% | 81.4% | -23.0% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
In this area, 74.1% 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 | 79.4% | 74.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -9.1% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14% | 14% | 0.0% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.9% | 74.5% | -3.4% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 13% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 4.3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 3.5% | -8.7% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caerau Road was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.2% lower than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Caerau Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 94th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -95.8%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat A 74 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2023-10-27 | £95,508 |
| 63 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-10-20 | £259,909 |
| 72 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-01 | £339,233 |
| 65 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-10-15 | £339,709 |
| 77 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-09-27 | £271,193 |
NP20 4HJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 694 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 782 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 1,710 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 | 163 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 179 yd | |
| Result Plan | 1A Godfrey Road, Newport | 212 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 239 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 170 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 241 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 459 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 476 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 195 yd | |
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 213 yd | |
| Binas Traditional Fish And Chips | 236A Stow Hill, Newport | 481 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 238 Stow Hill, Newport | 484 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 485 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 195 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 628 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 697 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 871 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 877 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 | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.