Commercial Road is in Newport and in Newport district. NP9 2PJ is located in the Pillgwenlly 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 Road, Newport, NP9 2PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP20 2GJ, NP20 2GG, NP20 2GN, NP20 2PH, NP20 2GL, NP20 2QF, NP20 2PG, NP20 2RT, NP20 2GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP9 2PJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% 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 | 50.5% | 55.2% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 49.5% | 44.8% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 39.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 34.2% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 16.7% | 8.6% | -8.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 37.3% | 53% | 15.7% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 26% | 22.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -11.0% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 14.4% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 11.3% | 7.5% | -3.8% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 2.6% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 NP9 2PJ this area, 38.6% 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.7% | 38.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 20.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 19.6% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 10.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 12.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.3% | 7.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -9.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 12.8% | 1.6% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 8.9% | 4.2% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.4% 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 | 9.1% | 7.8% | -1.3% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 11.3% | 11.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 5.1% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 53.8% | 38.4% | -15.4% | 81.4% | -43.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 5.6% | 25.9% | 20.3% | 0.6% | 25.3% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 74% | 69.4% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 7.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.4% | 18.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 12.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 69.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.9% | 19.2% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 4.2% | -2.7% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.1% | 2.7% | -9.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.5% | 13.5% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.2% | 37.2% | -21.0% |
| Christian | 24.9% | 46.2% | -21.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 54.1% | 6.5% | 47.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 317.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.6% higher than the Pillgwenlly average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Pillgwenlly and the 37th highest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 165.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Other, an established residential building | £68,450 | 2022-05-17 | £68,591 |
| 142A Ashdowne Court, 140 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,500 | 2004-05-07 | £60,429 |
| 142A Ashdowne Court, 140 Commercial Road, Newport, Newport Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £16,500 | 1999-08-12 | £60,625 |
NP9 2PJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 69 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Other | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pillgwenlly C.P. School Capel Crescent , NP20 2FT | - not rated | 126 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Michael's R.C. Primary School Baldwin Close , NP20 2LW | - not rated | 400 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sporting Chance Unit 2 , Usk Way Industrial Estate NP20 2HZ | - not rated | 666 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Woolos Primary School Stow Hill , NP20 4DW | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maindee C.P. School Rodney Road , NP19 0AP | - not rated | 1,337 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Coffee Shop | Alexandra Inn, 89 Commercial Road | 146 yd | |
| Asmara Cafe And Restaurant | 151 Commercial Road, Newport | 183 yd | |
| Bana Restaurant | 70 Commercial Road, Newport | 184 yd | |
| Habesha Restaurant | 57 Commercial Road, Newport | 257 yd | |
| Bannatynes Health Club | Bannatyne's Health Club, Enterprise Way | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak Public House | Royal Oak, 2 Jeddo Street | 185 yd | |
| The Church House Inn | Church House Inn, 14 Portland Street | 260 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Dock Conservative Club, Pottery Terrace | 424 yd | |
| Pill Harriers Social Club | Belle Vue Terrace, Newport | 475 yd | |
| Newport Masonic Hall Ltd | Masonic Hall, 109 Lower Dock Street | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palma Pizza | 131 Commercial Road, Newport | 115 yd | |
| Mirch Karahi | 141 Commercial Road, Newport | 129 yd | |
| Chip Stop | 121 Commercial Road, Newport | 159 yd | |
| Antalya | 158A Commercial Road, Newport | 238 yd | |
| Marmari's Kebab And Pizza | 161 Commercial Road, Newport | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Asda, Lower Dock Street | 548 yd | |
| Lidl Uk Gmbh | Lidl, Granville Street | 835 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.