Mill Heath is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7RA 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 Mill Heath, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7RB, NP20 7UJ, NP20 7UH, NP20 7RD, NP20 7EE, NP20 7DN, NP20 7DJ, NP20 7LN, NP20 7EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 7RA 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 | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 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 | 33.1% | 38.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 43.7% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 11.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 45.1% | 35.8% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 40.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 16.7% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 20.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 25% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 15.5% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.6% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 20.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -13.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 99.2% | 94.7% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 93.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.6% | 37.2% | 13.4% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mill Heath was 40.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.3% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mill Heath has the 11th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bettws and the 224th highest crime rate of 506 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 115 Mill Heath, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-03-07 | £199,623 |
| 85 Mill Heath, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-06 | £211,145 |
| 111 Mill Heath, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-10-11 | £188,355 |
| 97 Mill Heath, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-05-10 | £173,126 |
| 31 Mill Heath, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £197,000 | 2024-03-28 | £213,691 |
NP20 7RA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Other | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Junior School Parrett Road , Newport NP9 6DG | - not rated | 317 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbrook Infant School Parrett Road , Newport NP9 6DG | - not rated | 317 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David Lewis RC Primary School Meon Close , Bettws NP9 6DU | - not rated | 449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 773 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Don Close Nursery Monnow Way , Bettws NP9 6RT | - not rated | 958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Service Sports Club | Shannon Close, Bettws | 478 yd | |
| Sayers Cafe | Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close | 516 yd | |
| Malpas Court | Oliphant Circle, Newport | 542 yd | |
| The Coffee Pot | 20 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 631 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 600 yd | |
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 699 yd | |
| Malpas Cricket Club | Bettws Lane, Newport | 760 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 631 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.