Moriah Hill is in Risca, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 6PZ 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 Moriah Hill, Risca, Newport, NP11 6PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 6RL, NP11 6QA, NP11 6PY, NP11 6HT, NP11 6PR, NP11 6QG, NP11 6HQ, NP11 6HR, NP11 6BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 6PZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.9% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.1% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP11 6PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.3% | 28.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.4% | 58% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 13.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 7.3% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 42.9% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 37.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.6% | -11.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 21.2% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.1% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 31.1% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.4% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 99.4% | 96.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.4% | 97.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Moriah Hill was 28.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Risca East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Moriah Hill has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Risca East and the 87th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Moriah Hill, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-10-01 | £185,000 |
| Rose Cottage, 12 Moriah Hill, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-08-14 | £407,935 |
| 16 Moriah Hill, Newport, Newport Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-06-10 | £281,814 |
| 12 Moriah Hill, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2014-08-21 | £384,340 |
| 18 Moriah Hill, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-10-12 | £306,861 |
NP11 6PZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 331 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 537 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 604 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Isaf Infants & Nursery School M Street , Risca NP11 6EF | - not rated | 889 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Community Comprehensive School Pontymason Lane , Rogerstone NP11 6YY | - not rated | 2,263 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 | 246 yd | |
| Bearhug Coffee | 33b Tredegar Street | 257 yd | |
| Benito's | 39-41 Tredegar Street | 265 yd | |
| Fusion Dance | Hall, Alexandra Buildings, Tredegar Street | 265 yd | |
| TLC Cafe | 76 Elm Drive | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Of Wales | Dixon's Place | 109 yd | |
| The Fox & Hounds | Fox & Hounds, Park Road | 234 yd | |
| Railway Tavern | 1 Dan Y Graig Road | 387 yd | |
| Homfray Masonic Club | Homfray Lodge, Grove Road | 530 yd | |
| Risca Rugby Club | Risca Rugby Club, Tredegar Terrace | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capanos Pizza Grill | 28 Tredegar Street | 242 yd | |
| Sarah's Salad and Baguette Bar | Shop Unit, Central Buildings, 33a Tredegar Street | 274 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B, 43 Tredegar Street | 372 yd | |
| Risca Fish Bar | 63 Tredegar Street | 382 yd | |
| Handi | Shop Unit, 74 Tredegar Street | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Unit A, Risca Palace, 75 Tredegar Street | 382 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Stores Ltd, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 1,080 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore, South Court, Pontymister Industrial Estate | 1,080 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 | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 37.5% |
| 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 | 68.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.