Bettws, Newport, NP20 7AD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 7AD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	50.6%	-0.1%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	49.3%	49.4%	0.1%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	38.4%	40.7%	2.3%	37.9%	2.8%
Married: Opposite sex	41.7%	45.4%	3.7%	44.2%	1.2%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	10%	6.7%	-3.3%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	7.1%	6.7%	-0.4%	6.1%	0.6%

Health

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 (70.4%) 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	33.7%	35.2%	1.5%	48.4%	-13.2%
Good health	41.5%	35.2%	-6.3%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	12.6%	17.6%	5.0%	12.7%	4.9%
Bad health	8.9%	10.3%	1.4%	4.0%	6.3%
Very bad health	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 7AD this area, 28.9% 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 19.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	28.9%	-2.9%	18.2%	10.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.9%	12.4%	-8.5%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.9%	18%	-1.9%	13.4%	4.6%
Apprenticeship	6.2%	5.2%	-1.0%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.1%	13.4%	5.3%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	9%	19.6%	10.6%	33.8%	-14.2%
Other	4.3%	2.6%	-1.7%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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)
Pakistani	1.9%	0.9%	-1.0%	2.7%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.5%	1.3%	-0.2%	2.5%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	90.4%	96.1%	5.7%	81.4%	14.7%
Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	94.8%	94%	-0.8%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.0%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3.3%	1.7%	-1.6%	2.7%	-1.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	1.3%	0.6%	5.6%	-4.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.1%	94%	-0.1%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.6%	5.6%	9.8%	-4.2%
5-10 Years	2.2%	0.4%	-1.8%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	47%	46.2%	0.8%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Muslim	2.2%	6.5%	-4.3%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is NP20 7AD dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP20 7AD was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

NP20 7AD has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bettws and the 202nd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,800

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP20 7AD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Newport.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bettws, Newport, NP20 7AD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP20 7AD

Average Price
£318,268

Semi-Detached
£223,017

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£413,518

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NP20 7AD

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Brooklands Bettws Hill, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2023-07-28	£229,487
Brooklands Bettws Hill, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£177,500	2017-09-26	£267,426
Ty Maen Bettws Hill, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£126,500	2015-05-08	£222,736
Church Cottage, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£139,950	2003-10-27	£303,424
Hazelwood Bettws Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building	£176,500	2002-04-03	£538,484

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP20 7AD

Employment

NP20 7AD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	62
Retired	41
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	7
Other	6
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	14
Manufacturing	11
Other	9
Administrative and support service activities	8
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Education	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	3

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB	- not rated	1,402 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Mount Pleasant Primary Ruskin Avenue , Rogerstone NP10 0AB	- not rated	1,674 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB	- not rated	2,031 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS	- not rated	2,197 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
High Cross Primary High Cross Drive , High Cross NP10 9AB	- not rated	2,384 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Coffee Pot	20 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws		878 yd
Tredegar Park Golf Club	Parc-y-brain Road, Rogerstone		880 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bettws Social Club	Lambourne Way, Bettws	700 yd
The Nightingale	Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws	939 yd
Bettws Rugby Club	Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields	1,070 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bettws Fish Bar	17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws		878 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP20 7AD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	77.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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	22.2%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	22.2%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	77.64 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	77.64 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP20 7AD