Blackwater Close, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7TT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 7TT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.3% 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	58.8%	55.3%	-3.5%	51.0%	4.3%
Male	41.2%	44.7%	3.5%	49.0%	-4.3%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NP20 7TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	36.6%	44.2%	7.6%	37.9%	6.3%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	29%	1.2%	44.2%	-15.2%
Married: Same sex	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	3.4%	1.4%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	9.3%	9.7%	0.4%	9.1%	0.6%
Widowed	21%	14.3%	-6.7%	6.1%	8.2%

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%) 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	34.2%	36.7%	2.5%	48.4%	-11.7%
Good health	26.3%	33.3%	7.0%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	23.9%	20.8%	-3.1%	12.7%	8.1%
Bad health	12.3%	6.1%	-6.2%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	3.3%	3%	-0.3%	1.2%	1.8%

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 7TT this area, 34.1% 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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	47.8%	34.1%	-13.7%	18.2%	15.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	10.7%	-4.9%	9.6%	1.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.3%	15%	6.7%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	4.4%	3.3%	-1.1%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	14.5%	6.2%	16.9%	-2.4%
Degree or Similar	10.2%	18.7%	8.5%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	5.4%	3.7%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.4%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	3%	3.0%	0.9%	2.1%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.4%	94%	0.6%	81.4%	12.6%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92% 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	94.2%	92%	-2.2%	83.2%	8.8%
European Union	1.6%	6.1%	4.5%	6.1%	0.0%
Africa	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.7%	-1.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	0.4%	-1.7%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.8%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93%	91.7%	-1.3%	83.2%	8.5%
10+ Years	0%	5.3%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.5%
5-10 Years	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	3.7%	1.5%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	65.9%	76.7%	-10.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Germany	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	1.1%	1.5%	-0.4%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	29.9%	13.5%	16.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.4%	37.2%	17.2%
Christian	39.2%	46.2%	-7.0%
Muslim	0.8%	6.5%	-5.7%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Blackwater Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blackwater Close was 333.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 147.4% higher than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Blackwater Close has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bettws and the 33rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.4%.

🔎 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 7TT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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

Average property prices on Blackwater Close are based on 22 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Blackwater Close, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7TT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP20 7TT

Average Price
£144,210

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£154,067

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£85,070

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blackwater Close

Average Price
£138,926

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£150,950

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£84,817

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blackwater CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Blackwater Close, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£80,000	2023-11-09	£79,265
55 Blackwater Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building	£148,000	2023-06-22	£153,431
21 Blackwater Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-06-01	£176,239
47 Blackwater Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-09-10	£160,700
31 Blackwater Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-02-05	£143,408

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP20 7TT

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired	58
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	30
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	15
Unemployed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Self-Employed	8
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	7
Manufacturing	7
Other	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Education	2

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB	- not rated	1,155 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS	- not rated	1,557 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Kimberley Nursery School Blaenypant Crescent , Malpas NP20 5QB	- not rated	1,821 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB	- not rated	1,905 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE	- not rated	1,956 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	Distance
The Coffee Pot	20 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws	264 yd
Civil Service Sports Club	Shannon Close, Bettws	775 yd
Sayers Cafe	Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close	861 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Bettws Social Club	Lambourne Way, Bettws	165 yd
The Nightingale	Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws	323 yd
Bettws Rugby Club	Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields	818 yd
Malpas Cricket Club	Bettws Lane, Newport	987 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Bettws Fish Bar	17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws		264 yd

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	50.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	59.63 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	59.63 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.83 Mbit/s

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