Caerau Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4HL 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 Caerau Road, Newport, NP20 4HL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4BX, NP20 4BW, NP20 4BQ, NP20 4JR, NP20 4BT, NP20 4BU, NP20 4BZ, NP20 4BY, NP20 4TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 4HL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.8% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.2% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 4HL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 52.6% | 48.8% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.6% | 31.8% | 3.2% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 46.1% | 47.3% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.1% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 25% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -8.6% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 17% | 7.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 8.5% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 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 | 15.8% | 14.7% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 16.5% | -2.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.7% | 38.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.1% | 87.4% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 91.5% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.6% | 92% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 6.4% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.3% | 37.2% | 18.1% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caerau Road was 532.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 448.9% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caerau Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 11th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 255.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £409,000 | 2024-08-30 | £415,537 |
| 32 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £283,300 | 2024-07-19 | £295,128 |
| 33 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-06-17 | £460,245 |
| 8 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-11-16 | £207,295 |
| 21 Caerau Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-09-01 | £242,635 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 653 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 745 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 1,680 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 | 126 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 139 yd | |
| Result Plan | 1A Godfrey Road, Newport | 185 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 195 yd | |
| Coffee At 26 | 26 Bridge Street, Newport | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 132 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 277 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 411 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 428 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 554 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Pizzeria | 32A Clytha Park Road, Newport | 157 yd | |
| Harbour Fish Bar | 35 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 174 yd | |
| Binas Traditional Fish And Chips | 236A Stow Hill, Newport | 523 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 238 Stow Hill, Newport | 526 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 153 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 581 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 649 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 824 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 830 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 | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| 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 | 174 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.