Wavell Drive is in Newport and in Newport district. NP20 6QN 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 Wavell Drive, Newport, NP20 6QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 6QD, NP20 6QR, NP20 6QX, NP20 6QU, NP20 6QZ, NP20 6QS, NP20 6QT, NP20 6QP, NP20 6QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 6QN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents 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 | 51.6% | 54.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP20 6QN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.7% | 26.9% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.6% | 56.5% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | -3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 11.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
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 | 38.9% | 44.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.2% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.4% | 22.7% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.5% | 6% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 11.6% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.1% | 36.6% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.8% |
| Other | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.4% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.5% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.4% | 76.7% | 8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 55% | 46.2% | 8.8% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.8% | 6.0% | 4.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wavell Drive was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% lower than the Malpas average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wavell Drive has the 4th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Malpas and the 46th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32A Wavell Drive, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-09-12 | £415,000 |
| 48 Wavell Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-14 | £297,265 |
| 34 Wavell Drive, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £281,520 | 2022-11-08 | £287,732 |
| 34 Wavell Drive, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £281,520 | 2022-11-08 | £273,622 |
| 32 Wavell Drive, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-07-04 | £308,258 |
NP20 6QN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP20 6QN area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 88 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 291 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 363 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 416 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 331 yd | |
| Malpas Court | Oliphant Circle, Newport | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parc-Y-Prior Public House | Parc-Y-Prior Inn, Almond Drive | 293 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | 45 Pillmawr Road, Newport | 956 yd | |
| Three Blackbirds | Pentre Lane | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CJ Fish Bar | 420 Malpas Road, Newport | 1,019 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 401 Malpas Road, Newport | 1,050 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 | 78.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.