Aspen Way is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 6LB is located in the Malpas electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Way, Newport, NP20 6LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 6LA, NP20 6ND, NP20 6JS, NP20 6LD, NP20 6JB, NP20 6NA, NP20 6JZ, NP20 6FN, NP20 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 6LB 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 | 51.9% | 50.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.2% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.6% | 41% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 35.8% | -5.4% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.9% | -4.0% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 13% | 8.4% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 34.3% | -7.0% | 48.4% | -14.1% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 34.3% | 3.1% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 19.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 8.7% | 9.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 6LB this area, 34.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 34.7% | 2.5% | 18.2% | 16.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.3% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 18.3% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 18.6% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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 | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 91.8% | 90.7% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 4.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 91% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 21% | 13.5% | 7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.9% | 37.2% | 6.7% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Way was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.6% lower than the Malpas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aspen Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Malpas and the 198th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Aspen Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2024-06-03 | £186,554 |
| 39 Aspen Way, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-03-07 | £132,319 |
| 4 Aspen Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-11-30 | £196,875 |
| 12 Aspen Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-19 | £135,751 |
| 22 Aspen Way, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-07-15 | £187,898 |
NP20 6LB 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 187 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 422 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB | - not rated | 1,569 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc Pantry | 163 - 165 Larch Grove, Malpas | 112 yd | |
| Malpas Court | Oliphant Circle, Newport | 720 yd | |
| The Borderer Harvester | 323 Malpas Road, Newport | 906 yd | |
| Sayers Cafe | Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc-Y-Prior Public House | Parc-Y-Prior Inn, Almond Drive | 143 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | 45 Pillmawr Road, Newport | 530 yd | |
| Malpas Unionist Club | 349 Malpas Road, Newport | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Fish Bar | 420 Malpas Road, Newport | 596 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 401 Malpas Road, Newport | 639 yd | |
| Ajwa | 367 Malpas Road, Newport | 802 yd | |
| Kok's Wok Chinese Takeaway | 355 Malpas Road, Newport | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 391 Malpas Road, Newport | 749 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 | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.9% |
| 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 | 3.1% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.