Medway Road is in Bettws, Newport and in Newport district. NP20 7XU 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 Medway Road, Bettws, Newport, NP20 7XU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 7XS, NP20 7XP, NP20 7XR, NP20 7XG, NP20 7XZ, NP20 7XT, NP20 7XX, NP20 7BH, NP20 7TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP20 7XU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 48.1% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.9% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 37.2% | 41% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 42.2% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.2% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -11.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 36.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 18% | 16.9% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 7XU this area, 32.9% 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 32.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 14.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.8% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 14.4% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 15.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.1% | 94.6% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 95.5% | 91.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.3% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.1% | 37.2% | 17.9% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Medway Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.9% lower than the Bettws average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Medway Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Bettws and the 201st lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 99 Medway Road, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2021-12-22 | £90,485 |
| 84 Medway Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £117,500 | 2013-11-08 | £216,090 |
| 84 Medway Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2012-03-02 | £169,500 |
| 103 Medway Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2008-04-07 | £84,230 |
| 76 Medway Road, Newport, Newport Terraced, an established residential building | £77,800 | 2007-03-30 | £120,614 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School Bettws Lane , NP20 7YB | - not rated | 1,818 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 1,959 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 2,159 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Pleasant Primary Ruskin Avenue , Rogerstone NP10 0AB | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 2,395 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 | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Rugby Club | Bettws Rugby Football Club, Ty Coch Playing Fields | 201 yd | |
| The Nightingale | Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 567 yd | |
| Bettws Social Club | Lambourne Way, Bettws | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Fish Bar | 17 Bettws Shopping Centre, Bettws | 555 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.09 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.