Park Road is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6PW 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 Park Road, Risca, Newport, NP11 6PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6PX, NP11 6PY, NP11 6BU, NP11 6DT, NP11 6BQ, NP11 6BW, NP11 6QA, NP11 6BX, NP11 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 6PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 47.5% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.5% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP11 6PW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 43.3% | -2.0% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.3% | 30.4% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -13.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.9% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.3% | 40.1% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 31.4% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 19.3% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 7% | 6.2% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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.
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 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.2% | 19.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.6% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 17.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.4% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.7% | 22.3% | -2.4% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.4% | 95% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 93% | 93.5% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 1.8% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.3% | 93.8% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.2% | 76.7% | 4.5% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.6% | 37.2% | 22.4% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 258.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 118.4% higher than the Risca West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Risca West and the 34th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 90.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shalom Park Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2000-11-03 | £266,509 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 654 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,290 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 139 yd | |
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 157 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 157 yd | |
| We Connect | 3 Park Chambers | 222 yd | |
| Tamarind | 11 Commercial Street | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 49 yd | |
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 115 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 1 Dan Y Graig Road | 251 yd | |
| Risca Rugby Club | Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Terrace | 314 yd | |
| Homfray Masonic Club | Homfray Lodge, Grove Road | 599 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 121 yd | |
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 131 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 150 yd | |
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 160 yd | |
| Handi | Shop Unit, 74 Tredegar Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 160 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 929 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 929 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.