Spencer Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 4LB 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 Spencer Road, Newport, NP20 4LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 4HH, NP20 4LD, NP20 4HG, NP20 4JZ, NP20 4JU, NP20 4GF, NP20 4JS, NP20 4LA, NP20 4FX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 4LB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 51% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 4LB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 47.2% | 45.5% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.9% | 28.7% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -15.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 15% | 13.2% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 9.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
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 | 24.3% | 39.6% | 15.3% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 42.9% | 32.3% | -10.6% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 22.9% | 20.8% | -2.1% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.3% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.3% | 17% | -6.3% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 13.9% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 10.9% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28% | 40% | 12.0% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.4% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.5% | 86.4% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 5.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.5% | 86.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.1% | 86.1% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Road was 165.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.0% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencer Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 113th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Spencer Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-09-29 | £330,396 |
| 1 Spencer Road, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2016-09-16 | £356,767 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Full-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 812 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 995 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,459 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glasllwch C.P. School Melbourne Way , NP20 3RH | - not rated | 1,547 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 | 320 yd | |
| Holy Cheesus | 6 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 378 yd | |
| Rogue Fox Coffee House | 3 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 393 yd | |
| Result Plan | 1A Godfrey Road, Newport | 422 yd | |
| Gem 42 | 42A-42B Bridge Street, Newport | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Constitutional Club | 8 Oakfield Road, Newport | 288 yd | |
| The Cellar Door | 5 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 385 yd | |
| The Handpost Hotel | The Hand Post, 2 Bassaleg Road | 520 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 637 yd | |
| The Little Tap House | 18 Baneswell Road, Newport | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binas Traditional Fish And Chips | 236A Stow Hill, Newport | 267 yd | |
| Diamond Grill | 238 Stow Hill, Newport | 270 yd | |
| Mahin Spice | 240 Stow Hill, Newport | 271 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 90 Llanthewy Road, Newport | 277 yd | |
| Chillies Indian Takeaway | 12 Risca Road, Newport | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 1 - 2 Clytha Park Road, Newport | 409 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 14 Cambrian Road, Newport | 832 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 873 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 1,031 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 1,037 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.