Commercial Street is in Newport and in Newport district. NP9 1LY is located in the Stow Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport West. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Street, Newport, NP9 1LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 1LX, NP20 1LY, NP20 1LW, NP20 4EJ, NP20 1LR, NP20 1LQ, NP20 4EN, NP20 1EW, NP20 1LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP9 1LY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.6% 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 | 44.7% | 54.6% | 9.9% | 51.0% | 3.6% |
| Male | 55.3% | 45.4% | -9.9% | 49.0% | -3.6% |
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 | 53% | 42% | -11.0% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.1% | 30.7% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 19.5% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 10.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 51.4% | 35.4% | -16.0% | 48.4% | -13.0% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 38.9% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 18.6% | 10.0% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 24.9% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.8% | 32.7% | -3.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.9% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 12.9% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 4% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.4% | 68.9% | 12.5% | 81.4% | -12.5% |
| Arab | 9.4% | 0.4% | -9.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 68.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 68.1% | 11.2% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 1.8% | -4.3% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 27.5% | 12.4% | -15.1% | 5.6% | 6.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.4% | 68.4% | 12.0% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.2% | 3.6% | -5.6% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 6.2% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.8% | 76.7% | -4.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 5.3% | 1.5% | 3.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 23.3% | 6.5% | 16.8% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 630.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 549.6% higher than the Allt-yr-yn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Allt-yr-yn and the 9th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 248.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornblower, 126 Commercial Street, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2017-03-21 | £297,080 |
NP9 1LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 136 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 662 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 843 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's R.C. Primary School Queens Hill , NP20 5HJ | - not rated | 924 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 1,233 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Cafe Restaurant | 122 Commercial Street, Newport | 45 yd | |
| Eden Gate | 25 Hill Street, Newport | 105 yd | |
| Kaspas Newport Ltd | Ground Floor And First Floor, St Davids House | 109 yd | |
| Stardust Amusement | 140A Commercial Street, Newport | 132 yd | |
| New Pastures Home | Ground Floor, 47 Commercial Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion | 12 Queen Street, Newport | 233 yd | |
| Red Lion Hotel | 47 Stow Hill, Newport | 245 yd | |
| Bailey's Pub | Baileys Pub, 13 Bailey Street | 447 yd | |
| Pen And Wig | The Pen And Wig, 22 - 24 Stow Hill | 454 yd | |
| The Potters | 22-24 Upper Dock Street, Newport | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanu & GuGu Punjabi Kitchen | 118 Commercial Street, Newport | 62 yd | |
| Deli Fuego Cake | 76 Commercial Street, Newport | 91 yd | |
| Bubble Trouble | Unit 9, Kingsway Centre | 158 yd | |
| Burger & Co | 95 - 96 Commercial Street, Newport | 214 yd | |
| M Vacara & Co | 39 Llanarth Street, Newport | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 42 - 48 Friars Walk Shopping Centre, John Frost Square | 262 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Supermarket | Unit 35, Kingsway Centre | 262 yd | |
| Iceland | Ground Floor, 161 - 163 Commercial Street | 344 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 391 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 503 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.