Medlock Crescent is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7EH 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 Medlock Crescent, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7EN, NP20 7EL, NP20 7DW, NP20 7GA, NP20 7AN, NP20 7EJ, NP20 7EF, NP20 7DX, NP20 7AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 7EH 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 | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 37.5% | 39.9% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 39.5% | -10.5% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 7.2% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 40.6% | 33.7% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -14.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 40% | 8.6% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.3% | 25.7% | -9.6% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.8% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.5% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.1% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.6% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 94.5% | 92.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 92.9% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medlock Crescent was 95.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.9% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Medlock Crescent has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bettws and the 215th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Medlock Crescent, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2025-01-09 | £217,747 |
| 46 Medlock Crescent, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-09-20 | £172,219 |
| 52 Medlock Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-11-29 | £217,263 |
| 48 Medlock Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-09-27 | £214,757 |
| 24 Medlock Crescent, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2019-11-25 | £168,570 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 1,218 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,343 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 1,476 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 1,651 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB | - not rated | 1,967 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 | 268 yd | |
| Civil Service Sports Club | Shannon Close, Bettws | 758 yd | |
| Sayers Cafe | Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close | 827 yd | |
| Malpas Court | Oliphant Circle, Newport | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 216 yd | |
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 551 yd | |
| Bettws Rugby Club | Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields | 791 yd | |
| Malpas Cricket Club | Bettws Lane, Newport | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 268 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 | 36.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.48 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.48 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.