Willow Park is in Croespenmaen, Newport and in Islwyn district. NP11 3LS is located in the Crumlin electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willow Park, Croespenmaen, Newport, NP11 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 3BY, NP12 0ES, NP11 3DD, NP11 3DE, NP11 3BZ, NP11 3LR, NP12 0EN, NP12 0EP, NP11 3DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 3LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP11 3LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.7% | 17.4% | -9.3% | 37.9% | -20.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.4% | 55.5% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 11.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 3.5% | 10.6% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 13.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 48.5% | 52.8% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 30.1% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.1% | 23.6% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.6% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 13.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 3.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 14.1% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 29.1% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 97.6% | 98.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 98.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.7% | 76.7% | 8.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willow Park was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.2% lower than the Crumlin average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Willow Park has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Crumlin and the 28th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Willow Park, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-06-27 | £255,175 |
| 2 Willow Park, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-05-28 | £234,220 |
| 30 Willow Park, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2025-01-27 | £173,745 |
| 25 Willow Park, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-01-31 | £240,374 |
| 6 Willow Park, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-23 | £268,090 |
NP11 3LS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP11 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiw Syr Dafyedd Primary Oakdale , NP12 0NA | - not rated | 581 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR | - not rated | 2,570 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 2,615 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle | Croespenmaen Industrial Estate | 276 yd | |
| Oakdale Community Centre – Warm Hub | Community Centre, Pen-Rhiw Avenue | 893 yd | |
| PMG Catering at General Dynamics | Units 1 & 3, Oakdale Court, Bryn Brithdir | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Rugby Football Club | 12-13 Central Buildings | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chinese Oakdale | 6 Central Buildings | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | Lon Maes Yr Haf | 284 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 | 50 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.