Preston Avenue is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4JE 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 Preston Avenue, Newport, NP20 4JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4JB, NP20 4JA, NP20 4JF, NP20 4JG, NP20 4JH, NP20 4JD, NP20 4HZ, NP20 5BL, NP20 4LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 4JE has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.3% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 57.3% | 5.0% | 51.0% | 6.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 42.7% | -5.0% | 49.0% | -6.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 41.7% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 47.8% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 54.4% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31.1% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.9% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 7.4% | -0.5% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 11.3% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 50.9% | 49.8% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 16.0% |
| Other | 5.3% | 1.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.3% | 94.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 94.3% | 92.3% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 91.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 1.1% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Preston Avenue was 97.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.5% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Preston Avenue has the 29th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 212th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Preston Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-12-12 | £338,317 |
| 7 Preston Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-29 | £276,247 |
| 35 Preston Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2024-10-28 | £282,500 |
| First Floor Flat 1 Preston Avenue, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-10-11 | £173,496 |
| 24 Preston Avenue, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-14 | £300,642 |
NP20 4JE 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 880 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,538 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Cross Primary High Cross Drive , High Cross NP10 9AB | - not rated | 1,602 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Junior & Infants School Park Crescent , NP20 3AQ | - not rated | 1,881 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| That Cafe | 10A Risca Road, Newport | 438 yd | |
| Touch Of Spice | 113 Bassaleg Road, Newport | 623 yd | |
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 1,001 yd | |
| Result Plan | 1A Godfrey Road, Newport | 1,008 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow Park Lawn Tennis Club | Woodville Road, Newport | 77 yd | |
| The Ridgeway | Ridgeway Inn, Ridgeway Avenue | 247 yd | |
| The Handpost Hotel | The Hand Post, 2 Bassaleg Road | 376 yd | |
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 705 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handpost Tandoori | 18 Risca Road, Newport | 424 yd | |
| Slow Boat | 5 Risca Road, Newport | 455 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 12 Risca Road, Newport | 461 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 90 Llanthewy Road, Newport | 502 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 1,040 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 | 56.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.