Springfield Road is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6LZ 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 Springfield Road, Risca, Newport, NP11 6LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6ND, NP11 6NG, NP11 6NB, NP11 6NE, NP11 6JW, NP11 6LX, NP11 6JU, NP11 6LW, NP11 6LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6LZ 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 | 60% | 50.8% | -9.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 40% | 49.2% | 9.2% | 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 | 32.5% | 38.9% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33% | 33.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 18.2% | 4.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Widowed | 18.9% | 7.1% | -11.8% | 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 | 35.6% | 37.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -10.8% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 35.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 22.4% | 18.8% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.1% | 25.4% | -14.7% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.8% | 16.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 10.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 19.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.5% | 18.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 95.6% | 96.7% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 96.7% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.8% | 37.2% | 27.6% |
| Christian | 26.6% | 46.2% | -19.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Springfield Road was 61.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Springfield Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 236th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Springfield Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-05-29 | £171,761 |
| 59 Springfield Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-12-06 | £185,745 |
| 55 Springfield Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2024-07-26 | £202,070 |
| 24 Springfield Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-04-12 | £186,615 |
| 61 Springfield Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-06-13 | £182,980 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP11 6LZ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 789 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 897 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 1,272 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY | - not rated | 1,348 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 | 453 yd | |
| Sub @ Hub | 271 Elm Drive | 585 yd | |
| Smokd @ the Commercial | Commercial Inn, Commercial Street | 648 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd at Tesco Cafe | Tesco Stores Plc, Pontmister Industrial Estate | 678 yd | |
| KFC | Unit B, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club | R/O, Springfield Road | 196 yd | |
| Masons Arms | Mill Terrace | 359 yd | |
| Pontymister Cricket Club | Pavilion, Pontymister Recreation Ground, Fields Road | 361 yd | |
| The Grove | The Grove, Commercial Street | 409 yd | |
| Risca Workingmens Branch Club | Gloucester House, 90 Commercial Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pride of Balti | 145 Commercial Street | 484 yd | |
| The Frydays | 271-273 Elm Drive | 574 yd | |
| New Rainbow | 70 Commercial Street | 623 yd | |
| Yummy Yummy | 74 Commercial Street | 648 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, Unit C, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 678 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 678 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 678 yd | |
| Morrisons | Azalea Road, Rogerstone | 827 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station - Filling Station | Morrisons, Azalea Road | 937 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 | 44.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 121.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.