Central Avenue is in Newbridge, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 5GB is located in the Newbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Central Avenue, Newbridge, Newport, NP11 5GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 5BZ, NP11 5FU, NP11 5FZ, NP11 5BY, NP11 5FW, NP11 5FX, NP11 5GE, NP11 5GD, NP11 5BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 5GB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 55% | 49.8% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 45% | 50.2% | 5.2% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.7% | 39.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.5% | 33.2% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 17.4% | 7% | -10.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 33.2% | 34.2% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 39.2% | 9.8% | 33.6% | 5.6% |
| Fair health | 22.5% | 15.4% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 NP11 5GB this area, 36.2% 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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46% | 36.2% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 18.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 18.3% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 98.5% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 23% | 13.5% | 9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.6% | 37.2% | 23.4% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Central Avenue was 73.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% lower than the Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Central Avenue has the 10th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Newbridge and the 282nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Central Avenue, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2020-09-04 | £138,932 |
| 11 Central Avenue, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2020-02-06 | £152,015 |
| 35 Central Avenue, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2019-07-12 | £151,000 |
| 29 Central Avenue, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-09-28 | £155,976 |
| 34 Central Avenue, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-11-25 | £143,065 |
NP11 5GB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 440 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ | - not rated | 487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR | - not rated | 516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH | - not rated | 1,628 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Catering at Axiom Manufacturing Ltd | Unit 1, Aiwa Technology Park | 334 yd | |
| Terrace Cafe | 10 Victoria Terrace | 722 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 2, Newbridge Gateway, Bridge Street | 725 yd | |
| Sun Valley Amusements | Sun Valley Amusements, 25 High Street | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge Rugby Football Club | Newbridge Rugby Club, Newbridge Welfare Ground, Bridge Street | 538 yd | |
| Newbridge Labour Club & Institute | Newbridge Labour Club, North Road | 589 yd | |
| Newbridge Cricket Club | Newbridge Welfare Ground, Bridge Street | 717 yd | |
| The Otter | The Otter, Unit 3 Newbridge Ga, Unit 3 Newbridge Ga | 725 yd | |
| Newbridge Hotel | Newbridge Hotel, High Street | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Yes Pizza | 1 The Circle | 214 yd | |
| Fortune Star | Shop, 1-2 Alexandra Place | 688 yd | |
| Conti Fish Bar | 1 High Street | 708 yd | |
| Marmaris Grill | 9 High Street | 708 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.13 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.