Leydene Close is in Risca, Newport and in Islwyn district. NP11 6HD 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 Leydene Close, Risca, Newport, NP11 6HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6FH, NP11 6FE, NP11 6FG, NP11 6FF, NP11 6FR, NP11 6EZ, NP11 6FD, NP11 6GB, NP11 6GA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 6HD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 32.7% | 32.1% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 43.1% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 12.4% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 8.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 50.9% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 32.6% | -2.6% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.6% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 12% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 20.4% | 6.9% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.7% | 39.4% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.7% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.2% | 97.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97.4% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leydene Close was 29.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.5% lower than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Leydene Close has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 96th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Leydene Close, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-04-08 | £226,454 |
| 1 Leydene Close, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-01 | £295,964 |
| 11 Leydene Close, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2019-08-19 | £225,320 |
| 7 Leydene Close, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2016-04-15 | £249,685 |
| 10 Leydene Close, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2016-03-31 | £189,022 |
NP11 6HD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 605 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 777 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 788 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,027 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 | 420 yd | |
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 505 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 505 yd | |
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 513 yd | |
| The Darran | The Darran, 2 St Mary Street | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exchange Inn | 52 St Mary Street | 308 yd | |
| Risca Workmans Top Club | 60 St Mary Street | 308 yd | |
| Homfray Masonic Club | Homfray Lodge, Grove Road | 323 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 481 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 1 Dan Y Graig Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 514 yd | |
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 540 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 696 yd | |
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 706 yd | |
| Handi | Shop Unit, 74 Tredegar Street | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 706 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 | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.