Thistle Way, Risca, Newport, NP11 6PL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.6%	51.7%	2.1%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	50.4%	48.3%	-2.1%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

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	30.4%	36.7%	6.3%	37.9%	-1.2%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	31.2%	-15.7%	44.2%	-13.0%
Separated	2.7%	4.5%	1.8%	2.2%	2.3%
Divorced	8.9%	14.9%	6.0%	9.1%	5.8%
Widowed	11.2%	12.7%	1.5%	6.1%	6.6%

Health

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 (66.3%) 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	39.8%	30.7%	-9.1%	48.4%	-17.7%
Good health	29.5%	35.6%	6.1%	33.6%	2.0%
Fair health	21.6%	22.8%	1.2%	12.7%	10.1%
Bad health	8.3%	9.7%	1.4%	4.0%	5.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NP11 6PL this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.1%	30.3%	-6.8%	18.2%	12.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.6%	10.4%	-5.2%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.2%	16.3%	5.1%	13.4%	2.9%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	3.6%	-0.9%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.9%	19.5%	6.6%	16.9%	2.6%
Degree or Similar	14.7%	16.3%	1.6%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	4%	3.6%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.7%	-0.7%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	97.3%	97.4%	0.1%	81.4%	16.0%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.3% 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	97.3%	96.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.1%
European Union	0.4%	3%	2.6%	6.1%	-3.1%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	96.3%	-1.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.5%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.3%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
No passport held	28.3%	13.5%	14.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	55.6%	37.2%	18.4%
Christian	37.7%	46.2%	-8.5%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Thistle Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thistle Way was 291.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 222.4% higher than the Risca East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thistle Way has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Risca East and the 19th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 177.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,000

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NP11 6PL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thistle Way are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Islwyn.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thistle Way, Risca, Newport, NP11 6PL

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP11 6PL

Average Price
£182,063

Semi-Detached
£168,122

Terraced
£179,495

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£254,334

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thistle Way

Average Price
£112,073

Semi-Detached
£112,073

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thistle WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Thistle Way, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2022-06-24	£177,262
23 Thistle Way, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building	£137,500	2021-03-31	£178,987
29 Thistle Way, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2016-03-21	£137,791
Manor Inn Thistle Way, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building	£153,000	2013-11-06	£249,093
Manor Inn Thistle Way, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building	£138,000	2013-11-06	£224,672

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP11 6PL

Employment

NP11 6PL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP11 6PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	63
Part-Time Employee	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	14
Student (economically inactive)	12
Self-Employed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	7
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	16
Human health and social work activities	11
Construction	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Education	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ	- not rated	61 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ	- not rated	147 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF	- not rated	572 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB	- not rated	863 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY	- not rated	1,671 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
TLC Cafe	76 Elm Drive	221 yd
Smokd @ the Commercial	Commercial Inn, Commercial Street	718 yd
Brew Coffee House	143 Commercial Street	732 yd
Sub @ Hub	271 Elm Drive	748 yd
Bengal Cymru	Risca House, Commercial Street	755 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Masons Arms	Mill Terrace	448 yd
Prince Of Wales	Dixon's Place	645 yd
The Fox & Hounds	Fox & Hounds, Park Road	679 yd
Commercial Inn Public House	Commercial Street	718 yd
Pontymister Welfare Bowls Club	R/O, Springfield Road	731 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Frydays	271-273 Elm Drive	576 yd
Yummy Yummy	74 Commercial Street	718 yd
New Rainbow	70 Commercial Street	721 yd
Bayleaf Indian	91 Commercial Street	753 yd
Oriental Chef	99 Commercial Street	753 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
One Stop	Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street	841 yd
Tesco Extra	Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate	1,034 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate	1,035 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP11 6PL postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	97.1%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	80.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	76.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.