Bridge Street is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6DE 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 Bridge Street, Risca, Newport, NP11 6DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6DJ, NP11 6DH, NP11 6DF, NP11 6DB, NP11 6DG, NP11 6DT, NP11 6BU, NP11 6DA, NP11 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 50.2% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.8% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 35.1% | 35% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 44.1% | -0.7% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 12.2% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 43.9% | 48.5% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 29.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 17.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 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 | 23.3% | 21.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 7.3% | -11.1% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.1% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 14.5% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 34% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 92.9% 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 | 98.2% | 92.9% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 9.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 92.6% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.2% lower than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bridge Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 216th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Bridge Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-03-21 | £227,461 |
| 29 Bridge Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £277,000 | 2023-09-29 | £300,365 |
| 18 Bridge Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,950 | 2017-09-29 | £192,172 |
| 29 Bridge Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2017-09-22 | £264,347 |
| 11 Bridge Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2017-06-23 | £282,780 |
NP11 6DE 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 214 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 937 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 1,178 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 1,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| We Connect | 3 Park Chambers | 161 yd | |
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 174 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 174 yd | |
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 191 yd | |
| Tamarind | 11 Commercial Street | 710 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Tavern | 1 Dan Y Graig Road | 113 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 357 yd | |
| Homfray Masonic Club | Homfray Lodge, Grove Road | 361 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 378 yd | |
| Exchange Inn | 52 St Mary Street | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 199 yd | |
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 211 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 327 yd | |
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 332 yd | |
| Handi | Shop Unit, 74 Tredegar Street | 353 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 332 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 | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.