Llanfach Road is in Abercarn, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 5LA is located in the Abercarn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llanfach Road, Abercarn, Newport, NP11 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 5JX, NP11 5JW, NP11 5JU, NP11 5JY, NP11 5JZ, NP11 5LB, NP11 5GZ, NP11 5LD, NP11 5LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 5LA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 48% | 47.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 52% | 52.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 5LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 29.9% | 33.1% | 3.2% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 51.5% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 | 44.1% | 50.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 2.4% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 25.9% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 18.1% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 22.7% | 19.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 7.7% | -11.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.8% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 4.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 18.1% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 31.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -2.3% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 100% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.6% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 18.6% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llanfach Road was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Llanfach Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 250th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Llanfach Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2025-07-25 | £175,118 |
| 32 Llanfach Road, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £4,000 | 2025-07-23 | £4,045 |
| 43 Llanfach Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-11-03 | £128,481 |
| 52 Llanfach Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-10-08 | £200,063 |
| 81 Llanfach Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2021-04-12 | £185,160 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon Heol Gwyddon , Abercarn NP11 5GX | - not rated | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH | - not rated | 629 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ | - not rated | 1,906 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 2,577 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Circle Café | 1B - 2B Price's Row, High Street | 636 yd | |
| Smurfit Kappa Staff Canteen | Prince Of Wales Industrial Est | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Tavern | The Square | 540 yd | |
| Abercarn Workmen's Club | Abercarn Working Mens Club, Market Place | 540 yd | |
| Abercarn Rugby Club | Abercarn Rugby Footbal Club, High Street | 638 yd | |
| Abercarn Constitutional Club | Abercarn Constitutional Club L, Bridge Street | 715 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | Crown Hotel, Dan-Y-Rhiw Terrace | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rising Sun | 29 Bridge Street | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Commercial St | 812 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.