Ribble Walk is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7EB is located in the Bettws electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ribble Walk, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7DX, NP20 7ED, NP20 7DY, NP20 7DW, NP20 7EF, NP20 7DJ, NP20 7EL, NP20 7TS, NP20 7TR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 7EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 50.9% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 46.7% | 49.1% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 31.8% | 38.1% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.3% | 39.8% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 8.8% | -6.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 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 | 38.8% | 43.4% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 28% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 21.9% | 15.8% | -6.1% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 7.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 7EB this area, 41.1% 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 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.8% | 41.1% | -0.7% | 18.2% | 22.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 9.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 16.1% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 8.5% | 1.8% | -6.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.8% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 87.8% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 6.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 86% 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 | 93% | 86% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 86% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.8% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Middle East | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.1% | 37.2% | 1.9% |
| Christian | 46.6% | 46.2% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6.5% | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ribble Walk was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Bettws average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Ribble Walk, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-06-25 | £159,339 |
| 1B Ribble Walk, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2017-11-24 | £80,503 |
| 1A Ribble Walk, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-10-06 | £92,633 |
| 1B Ribble Walk, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2017-04-24 | £47,884 |
| 1A Ribble Walk, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £41,000 | 2017-04-24 | £56,093 |
NP20 7EB 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.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 52 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,103 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB | - not rated | 1,740 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Pot | 20 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 281 yd | |
| Civil Service Sports Club | Shannon Close, Bettws | 561 yd | |
| Sayers Cafe | Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close | 640 yd | |
| Malpas Court | Oliphant Circle, Newport | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 280 yd | |
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 338 yd | |
| Malpas Cricket Club | Bettws Lane, Newport | 830 yd | |
| Bettws Rugby Club | Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 281 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 47.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 318.05 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 318.05 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.