Mole Close is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7XR 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 Mole Close, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7XR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7XT, NP20 7XP, NP20 7XS, NP20 7XQ, NP20 7XW, NP20 7XU, NP20 7TB, NP20 7TA, NP20 7BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP20 7XR is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 40.4% | 40.4% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 41.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 40.7% | 36.1% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.3% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 16.8% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 8.6% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 7XR this area, 29.6% 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 19%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 29.6% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 16.4% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.1% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 9.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 19% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -14.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.1% | 94.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 95.2% | 92.9% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 92.5% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.2% | 76.7% | -1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 19.9% | 13.5% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 35.9% | 46.2% | -10.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mole Close was 105.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.4% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mole Close has the 14th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bettws and the 193rd highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Mole Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2020-10-16 | £156,462 |
| 8 Mole Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-07-31 | £107,519 |
| 7 Mole Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-10-04 | £157,385 |
| 4 Mole Close, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-07-12 | £161,307 |
| 1 Mole Close, Newport, Newport Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,500 | 2017-01-17 | £177,331 |
NP20 7XR 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,848 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 2,065 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Ruskin Avenue , Rogerstone NP10 0AB | - not rated | 2,239 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 2,498 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 | 636 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Rugby Club | Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields | 285 yd | |
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 657 yd | |
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 636 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 36.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 53.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 53.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.