Carlton Place is in Cross Keys, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 7BW is located in the Crosskeys electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlton Place, Cross Keys, Newport, NP11 7BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 7BU, NP11 7BX, NP11 7BY, NP11 7FP, NP11 7AT, NP11 7BR, NP11 7DL, NP11 7FN, NP11 7FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 7BW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.3% | 49.8% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50.2% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 33.5% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 39.5% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 41.4% | 38.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.8% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 20.9% | 14.7% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 | 29.8% | 23.8% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 13.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 25.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98% | 97.9% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98% | 96.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 98% | 95.8% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 34.6% | 46.2% | -11.6% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlton Place was 115.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.1% higher than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Carlton Place has the 7th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 160th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% 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 Carlton Place, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-11-29 | £218,514 |
| 6 Carlton Place, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2023-09-11 | £200,873 |
| 3 Carlton Place, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-25 | £145,292 |
| 5 Carlton Place, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £144,950 | 2016-08-02 | £239,021 |
| 5 Carlton Place, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-10-14 | £241,494 |
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 386 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ | - not rated | 1,517 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pentwynmawr Primary School Tonypistyll Road , Pentwynmawr NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 3,047 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ty Sign Primary School Elm Drive , Risca NP11 6HJ | - not rated | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwtch Cafe | Cross Keys Campus, Risca Road | 465 yd | |
| Rewild Play | Trinity Church, Trinity Hill, Gelli-Unig Place | 541 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Triangle Snooker Club | Unit A, 26 High Street | 193 yd | |
| Crosskeys Rugby Football Club Bar | Cross Keys Rugby Football Club, Pandy Park Access Road | 255 yd | |
| Crosskeys Rugby Football Club Catering | Pandy View | 255 yd | |
| Philanthropic | Philantropic Inn, Twyncarn Road | 877 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Twyncarn Road | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Crosskeys Chinese | 5 Risca Road | 237 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 11 Risca Road | 238 yd | |
| Crosskeys Foodie Limited | Unit A, 50 Gladstone Street | 378 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.