Lea Close is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7TW 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 Lea Close, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7TT, NP20 7TZ, NP20 7TU, NP20 7UA, NP20 7UP, NP20 7UF, NP20 7UB, NP20 7UG, NP20 7TY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP20 7TW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 7TW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 47% | 48.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.5% | 26.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13.8% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.4% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 36.6% | 35.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 15% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 11.5% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 7TW this area, 38.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 38.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 20.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 5.6% | -15.4% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.3% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3.3% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 12.2% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 25% | 16.0% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5% | 1.7% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.9% | 1.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 98.1% | 97.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lea Close was 6.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.3% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Bicycle theft.
Lea Close has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Bettws and the 27th lowest crime rate of 506 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Lea Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-23 | £168,705 |
| 38 Lea Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2024-07-31 | £176,128 |
| 37 Lea Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-12-06 | £169,949 |
| 32 Lea Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-12-09 | £154,447 |
| 36 Lea Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-31 | £168,574 |
NP20 7TW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 58 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Close Nursery Monnow Way , Bettws NP9 6RT | - not rated | 268 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monnow Infant School Darent Close , Newport NP9 6SQ | - not rated | 412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Monnow Junior School Darent Close , Newport NP9 6SQ | - not rated | 412 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbrook Junior School Parrett Road , Newport NP9 6DG | - not rated | 583 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Millbrook Infant School Parrett Road , Newport NP9 6DG | - not rated | 583 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 | 314 yd | |
| Civil Service Sports Club | Shannon Close, Bettws | 814 yd | |
| Sayers Cafe | Civil Service Sports Club, Shannon Close | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 178 yd | |
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 375 yd | |
| Bettws Rugby Club | Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields | 826 yd | |
| Malpas Cricket Club | Bettws Lane, Newport | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 314 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 60.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 60.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.