Sofrydd Road, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 5DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP11 5DW is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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	45.6%	44.9%	-0.7%	51.0%	-6.1%
Male	54.4%	55.1%	0.7%	49.0%	6.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NP11 5DW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	41.2%	45.1%	3.9%	37.9%	7.2%
Married: Opposite sex	34.5%	34.3%	-0.2%	44.2%	-9.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3.6%	2.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	10%	10.1%	0.1%	9.1%	1.0%
Widowed	10.6%	7%	-3.6%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	36.9%	32.6%	-4.3%	48.4%	-15.8%
Good health	36.2%	38.4%	2.2%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	17%	20.9%	3.9%	12.7%	8.2%
Bad health	7.9%	6.1%	-1.8%	4.0%	2.1%
Very bad health	2%	2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 18.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	36.7%	24.9%	-11.8%	18.2%	6.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.9%	12.6%	-5.3%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	16.8%	3.5%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	1.8%	4.2%	2.4%	5.3%	-1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	20%	6.4%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	13.3%	18.9%	5.6%	33.8%	-14.9%
Other	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	96.6%	98%	1.4%	81.4%	16.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.2% 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	96.6%	94.2%	-2.4%	83.2%	11.0%
European Union	2%	3.8%	1.8%	6.1%	-2.3%
Africa	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1%	0.6%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.8%	94.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	11.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.2%	76.7%	-5.5%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	25.3%	13.5%	11.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	60.2%	37.2%	23.0%
Christian	32.8%	46.2%	-13.4%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Sofrydd Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sofrydd Road was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.7% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Sofrydd Road has the 26th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 111th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£31,300

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NP11 5DW, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sofrydd Road are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaenau Gwent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sofrydd Road, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 5DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP11 5DW

Average Price
£245,633

Semi-Detached
£198,838

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£362,619

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sofrydd Road

Average Price
£274,500

Semi-Detached
£187,332

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£477,893

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sofrydd Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Silbrook Sofrydd Road, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2024-11-25	£184,435
Richmond Sofrydd Road, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2024-03-22	£191,404
Swanil Sofrydd Road, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building	£530,000	2022-11-28	£558,576
Fernleigh Sofrydd Road, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2022-07-22	£210,822
Ty-Craig Sofrydd Road, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2021-02-05	£201,964

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP11 5DW

Employment

NP11 5DW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	98
Retired	49
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	18
Other	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	39
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Human health and social work activities	22
Construction	11
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Transport and storage	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW	- not rated	111 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX	- not rated	1,375 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE	- not rated	1,529 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ	- not rated	1,909 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN	- not rated	2,333 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Café 8/Burger Boys	8 Walters Avenue		519 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swffryd Social Club	Swffryd Social Club, Walters Avenue	516 yd
Hafodyrynys RF Sports and Social Club	Hafodyrynys District Miners Club, Hafodyrynys Recreation Ground, Pontbren Road	613 yd
Hafodyrynys Inn	Hafodyrynys Hotel, Pontbren Road	613 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Happy Garden	Happy Garden Takeaway, Central Stores, Hafod-Yr-Ynys Road		613 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP11 5DW postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74 Mbit/s
Average download speed	65.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.