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Affluence in NP18 2DB

How NP18 2DB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Ringland
Council
Newport
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,259 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off NP18 2DB is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the NP18 2DB area scores 1.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is income (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
1.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Income1.0
  • Education and skills1.0
  • Community safety1.0
  • Employment2.0
  • Health and disability3.0
  • Living environment3.0
  • Housing3.0
  • Access to services5.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£38,175
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Below the national average
Higher than
7%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

46.9% of adults in the NP18 2DB area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 18.8% are retired and 6.3% are full-time students.

NP18 2DBWales
Employee, full-time28.9%31.9%
Employee, part-time14%11.8%
Self-employed4%8.2%
Unemployed3.5%2.5%
Full-time student6.3%7.9%
Retired18.8%24.7%
Looking after home or family6.7%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled12.2%5.9%
Other5.5%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

14.8% of adults in the NP18 2DB area work in managerial or professional jobs, less than half the Wales average of 29.6%.

NP18 2DBWales
Higher managerial & professional4.8%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional10%19.4%
Intermediate8.7%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed7.1%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical7.9%6.2%
Semi-routine18%13.1%
Routine24.5%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed13.3%8.5%
Full-time students5.7%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

17.4% of adults in the NP18 2DB area hold a degree or equivalent, well below the Wales average of 31.5%. 33% have no qualifications.

NP18 2DBWales
Degree level or above17.4%31.5%
A level or equivalent15.8%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above14.6%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C11.5%8.7%
Apprenticeship5%5.6%
Other qualifications2.7%2.7%
No qualifications33%19.9%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP18 2DB (Ringland) (about 1,259 residents).

Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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