Bryn Road, Abercarn, Newport, NP11 5LB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP11 5LB is primarily male, with 53.1% 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	47.8%	46.9%	-0.9%	51.0%	-4.1%
Male	52.2%	53.1%	0.9%	49.0%	4.1%

Partnership Status

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	38.8%	36.3%	-2.5%	37.9%	-1.6%
Married: Opposite sex	35%	34%	-1.0%	44.2%	-10.2%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	3.8%	3.7%	-0.1%	2.2%	1.5%
Divorced	10.1%	14.9%	4.8%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	12.2%	10.2%	-2.0%	6.1%	4.1%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.8%) 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	39.4%	36.5%	-2.9%	48.4%	-11.9%
Good health	33.2%	30.3%	-2.9%	33.6%	-3.3%
Fair health	16.6%	19.1%	2.5%	12.7%	6.4%
Bad health	7.3%	9.5%	2.2%	4.0%	5.5%
Very bad health	3.5%	4.6%	1.1%	1.2%	3.4%

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.

In the area around NP11 5LB this area, 34% 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 22.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.6%	34%	-0.6%	18.2%	15.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	8.4%	-5.5%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	10.2%	-3.7%	13.4%	-3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	7.9%	2.8%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	14%	0.9%	16.9%	-2.9%
Degree or Similar	16.9%	22.3%	5.4%	33.8%	-11.5%
Other	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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)
Chinese	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	3.3%	3.3%	3.1%	0.2%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.8%	96.3%	0.5%	81.4%	14.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	96.5%	97.5%	1.0%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	2.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.7%	0.2%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.9%	2.6%	9.8%	-6.9%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0%	-2.8%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	79.4%	76.7%	2.7%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	19.8%	13.5%	6.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.6%	37.2%	18.4%
Christian	37.7%	46.2%	-8.5%
Sikh	3.3%	0.9%	2.4%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.9%	6.0%	-3.1%

Safety

Is Bryn Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bryn Road was 114.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.5% higher than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Bryn Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 162nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,400

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NP11 5LB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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 Bryn Road are based on 19 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bryn Road, Abercarn, Newport, NP11 5LB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP11 5LB

Average Price
£191,092

Semi-Detached
£188,565

Terraced
£199,934

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bryn Road

Average Price
£169,452

Semi-Detached
£165,933

Terraced
£199,368

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bryn Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Bryn Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£170,000	2023-08-25	£185,092
6 Bryn Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£116,000	2021-06-04	£146,823
14 Bryn Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-05-18	£194,471
6 Bryn Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£95,000	2020-02-21	£137,537
10 Bryn Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£148,950	2018-10-05	£221,969

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP11 5LB

Employment

NP11 5LB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP11 5LB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	77
Retired	72
Long-Term Sick or disabled	19
Part-Time Employee	14
Other	8
Self-Employed	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Looking after home or family	4
Student (economically inactive)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	24
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	5
Information and communication	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Transport and storage	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon Heol Gwyddon , Abercarn NP11 5GX	- not rated	305 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH	- not rated	590 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR	- not rated	1,900 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ	- not rated	1,900 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE	- not rated	2,567 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
Full Circle Café	1B - 2B Price's Row, High Street		484 yd
Smurfit Kappa Staff Canteen	Prince Of Wales Industrial Est		828 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Market Tavern	The Square	382 yd
Abercarn Workmen's Club	Abercarn Working Mens Club, Market Place	382 yd
Abercarn Rugby Club	Abercarn Rugby Footbal Club, High Street	464 yd
Abercarn Constitutional Club	Abercarn Constitutional Club L, Bridge Street	540 yd
The Crown Inn	Crown Hotel, Dan-Y-Rhiw Terrace	727 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Rising Sun	29 Bridge Street		476 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Lidl	Commercial St		664 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP11 5LB 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	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%

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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	130 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	330 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	330 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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