Ross Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 5RE is located in the Shaftesbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ross Street, Newport, NP20 5RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 5PL, NP20 5RD, NP20 5PQ, NP20 5RA, NP20 5PR, NP20 5PN, NP20 5RB, NP20 5PJ, NP20 5PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 5RE has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 48.2% | 49% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 51% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.7% | 39.9% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 39.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -4.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.5% | 44.6% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 36.2% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 13.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 22.1% | 22.4% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 13.1% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 14% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.8% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 23.8% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.1% | 1.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 96% | 90.3% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.9% 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 | 96% | 86.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 86.9% | -9.1% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| North Africa | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.5% | 37.2% | 4.3% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 6.2% | 6.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ross Street was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.7% lower than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ross Street has the 30th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 250th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Ross Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2022-05-17 | £202,335 |
| 63 Ross Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £128,266 | 2019-07-12 | £166,811 |
| 32 Ross Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2019-04-26 | £166,327 |
| 28 Ross Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2018-11-13 | £162,827 |
| 24 Ross Street, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2018-06-29 | £177,351 |
NP20 5RE 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 | 85 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB | - not rated | 516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crindau Junior & Infant School Ailesbury Street , NP20 5ND | - not rated | 574 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fairoak Nursery School Church Road , NP19 7EJ | - not rated | 1,756 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoboraj | 30 Malpas Road, Newport | 383 yd | |
| Orlas Cake Boutique | 24 Malpas Road, Newport | 400 yd | |
| Tavs Tastyz | Portacabin Outside Unit 29, Albany Street | 593 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Lyne Road | 677 yd | |
| Vanilla Spice | Former Old Rising Sun, Lyne Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lyceum | Lyceum Tavern, 110 - 112 Malpas Road | 75 yd | |
| Crindau Constitutional Club | 45 - 47 Malpas Road, Newport | 298 yd | |
| Malpas Unionist Club | 349 Malpas Road, Newport | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J's Big Baps | 1A Brynglas Road, Newport | 207 yd | |
| Kenabella | 37 Malpas Road, Newport | 337 yd | |
| EX - Salt & Vinegar Fish & Chips | Ground Floor, 22 Malpas Road | 406 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar Fish And Chips | 22 Malpas Road, Newport | 406 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 8 Malpas Road, Newport | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, Albany Street | 497 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Aldi Stores Ltd, Unit B | 685 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 391 Malpas Road, Newport | 1,076 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 | 139.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.