Commercial Lane is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6AN is located in the Risca West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 2006-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Lane, Risca, Newport, NP11 6AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6AZ, NP11 6BA, NP11 6AW, NP11 6AY, NP11 6BG, NP11 6BH, NP11 6BP, NP11 6BB, NP11 6BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.7% | 49.1% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 45.3% | 42.3% | -3.0% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 31.6% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.2% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 (69.9%) 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 | 48.3% | 32.6% | -15.7% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 37.3% | 12.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 18% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 7% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 6AN this area, 37.2% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 14.3% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.3% | -6.9% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 16.8% | -7.9% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 93.4% | 93.5% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 12.1% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 93% | 93.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.1% | -1.7% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 92.3% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 26.9% | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Lane was 580.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 389.7% higher than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commercial Lane has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 5th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Commercial Lane, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2021-11-12 | £64,387 |
| 21 Commercial Lane, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £14,000 | 2019-02-15 | £18,433 |
| 19 Commercial Lane, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2006-06-30 | £162,247 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 506 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 772 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 929 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY | - not rated | 2,097 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Mill | 127 Commercial Street | 77 yd | |
| Bengal Cymru | Risca House, Commercial Street | 77 yd | |
| Smokd @ the Commercial | Commercial Inn, Commercial Street | 124 yd | |
| Tamarind | 11 Commercial Street | 136 yd | |
| Brew Coffee House | 143 Commercial Street | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Inn Public House | Commercial Street | 124 yd | |
| Risca Workingmens Branch Club | Gloucester House, 90 Commercial Street | 318 yd | |
| The Grove | The Grove, Commercial Street | 372 yd | |
| Risca Rugby Club | Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Terrace | 374 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf Indian | 91 Commercial Street | 83 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 99 Commercial Street | 83 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 123 Commercial Street | 83 yd | |
| Churchills Fish Bar | 109 Commercial Street | 83 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 74 Commercial Street | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 362 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 362 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 512 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 | 60.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.7% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.