Gwendoline Road is in Risca, Newport and in Islwyn district. NP11 6DD is located in the Risca West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gwendoline Road, Risca, Newport, NP11 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6BZ, NP11 6DA, NP11 6BY, NP11 6DB, NP11 6DL, NP11 6BT, NP11 6DN, NP11 6BW, NP11 6DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 6DD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 28.2% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 47.7% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 8.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 42.2% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 35.5% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 17.3% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.8% | 17.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.9% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 23.9% | -0.4% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.8% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 95.2% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.4% | 76.7% | 1.7% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gwendoline Road was 92.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.8% lower than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gwendoline Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 222nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Gwendoline Road, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2019-12-20 | £411,323 |
| 7 Gwendoline Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,500 | 2014-10-30 | £335,737 |
| 11 Gwendoline Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2005-11-11 | £305,661 |
| 2 Gwendoline Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 1999-01-29 | £375,711 |
| 5 Gwendoline Road, Newport, Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,000 | 1995-08-25 | £262,729 |
NP11 6DD 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 141 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 939 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,114 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 217 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 217 yd | |
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 219 yd | |
| We Connect | 3 Park Chambers | 289 yd | |
| Tamarind | 11 Commercial Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 1 Dan Y Graig Road | 124 yd | |
| Risca Rugby Club | Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Terrace | 297 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 319 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 377 yd | |
| Homfray Masonic Club | Homfray Lodge, Grove Road | 585 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 180 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 181 yd | |
| Handi | Shop Unit, 74 Tredegar Street | 196 yd | |
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 198 yd | |
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 230 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 180 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 1,006 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 1,006 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.