Holly Road is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6HY is located in the Risca East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Road, Risca, Newport, NP11 6HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6HW, NP11 6HN, NP11 6HZ, NP11 6HJ, NP11 6HX, NP11 6HU, NP11 6HL, NP11 6HP, NP11 6PQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP11 6HY is primarily male, with 55.4% of the population 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 | 44.3% | 44.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 55.7% | 55.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 43.5% | 41.4% | -2.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 33.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 15.5% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 7.9% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (68.7%) 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 | 48.6% | 42.4% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 26.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.8% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 11.5% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 24% | 25.9% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 10.5% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.5% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 26.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.2% | 94.4% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97.5% | 92.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 32% | 46.2% | -14.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Road was 142.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.7% higher than the Risca East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Risca East and the 116th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 1437.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Holly Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2025-05-07 | £115,545 |
| 64 Holly Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2023-03-27 | £73,847 |
| 54 Holly Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2021-09-24 | £170,404 |
| 56 Holly Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2020-11-19 | £165,964 |
| 74 Holly Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2020-02-14 | £134,475 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 352 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 882 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY | - not rated | 1,903 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TLC Cafe | 76 Elm Drive | 151 yd | |
| We Connect | 3 Park Chambers | 782 yd | |
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 810 yd | |
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 817 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 648 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 742 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Mill Terrace | 812 yd | |
| Exchange Inn | 52 St Mary Street | 903 yd | |
| Risca Workmans Top Club | 60 St Mary Street | 903 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 795 yd | |
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 826 yd | |
| The Frydays | 271-273 Elm Drive | 855 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 902 yd | |
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 912 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 | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 54.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 84 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.