Hector Avenue is in Crumlin, Newport and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP11 5HQ is located in the Llanhilleth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hector Avenue, Crumlin, Newport, NP11 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 5HT, NP11 5HU, NP11 5HS, NP11 5HR, NP11 5HP, NP11 5HN, NP11 5ED, NP11 5HW, NP11 5HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 36.3% | 38.9% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 42.4% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 4% | 3.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 8.6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.3% | 39.9% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 25.8% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 21.8% | 20.6% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 9.9% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 5HQ this area, 36.7% 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 13.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.3% | 36.7% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 18.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.8% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 15.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 13.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -20.0% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 99.2% | 96.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 96.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.8% | 76.7% | -9.9% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| 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 Hector Avenue was 194.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hector Avenue has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 44th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 121.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.2%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Hector Avenue, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2024-07-18 | £79,808 |
| 46 Hector Avenue, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2024-02-23 | £153,657 |
| 23A Hector Avenue, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2021-04-30 | £59,152 |
| 25A Hector Avenue, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-03-31 | £48,678 |
| 46 Hector Avenue, Newport, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2020-12-21 | £161,358 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 1,573 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 1,993 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café 8/Burger Boys | 8 Walters Avenue | 87 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swffryd Social Club | Swffryd Social Club, Walters Avenue | 90 yd | |
| Railway Hotel | Crumlin Square | 821 yd | |
| Wexa Sports | Main Street | 829 yd | |
| The Patriot | Main Street | 829 yd | |
| Crumlin Rugby Football Club | Crumlin Rugby Club, Kendon Road | 899 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Pantry | 21 Main Street | 829 yd | |
| Rajpoot Tandoori | 17 Main Street | 829 yd | |
| Mehraj Express | Shop Unit, 22 Main Street | 841 yd | |
| Happy Garden | Happy Garden Takeaway, Central Stores, Hafod-Yr-Ynys Road | 1,048 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 | 55.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.