Commercial Street is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6EY is located in the Risca West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 2011-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Street, Risca, Newport, NP11 6EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6EH, NP11 6LX, NP11 6LY, NP11 6EJ, NP11 6LW, NP11 6EF, NP11 6LZ, NP11 6NB, NP11 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.8% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.2% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 38.7% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 43.2% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14% | 9% | -5.0% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 7.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 45.6% | 39.4% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 37% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 3.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 15.3% | 2.5% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 6.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 32% | 20.5% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 10.7% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 18.9% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18% | 25.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.2% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.8% | 96.2% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.1% | 13.5% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 21.3% lower than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 220th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155B Commercial Street, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-12-03 | £198,743 |
| Beaconsfield House, 155A Commercial Street, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-12-20 | £212,752 |
| 161 Commercial Street, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2015-05-06 | £355,060 |
| 155B Commercial Street, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-10-02 | £225,730 |
NP11 6EY 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 298 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 879 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY | - not rated | 1,603 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brew Coffee House | 143 Commercial Street | 275 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Plc, Pontmister Industrial Estate | 411 yd | |
| KFC | Unit B, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 411 yd | |
| Smokd @ the Commercial | Commercial Inn, Commercial Street | 484 yd | |
| The Coffee Mill | 127 Commercial Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club | R/O, Springfield Road | 145 yd | |
| Pontymister Cricket Club | Pavilion, Pontymister Recreation Ground, Fields Road | 150 yd | |
| The Grove | The Grove, Commercial Street | 217 yd | |
| Risca Workingmens Branch Club | Gloucester House, 90 Commercial Street | 275 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Mill Terrace | 421 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride of Balti | 145 Commercial Street | 286 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Unit C, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 411 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 70 Commercial Street | 456 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 74 Commercial Street | 484 yd | |
| Bayleaf Indian | 91 Commercial Street | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 411 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 411 yd | |
| Morrisons | Azalea Road, Rogerstone | 905 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station - Filling Station | Morrisons, Azalea Road | 982 yd | |
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 1,062 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 | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.