Hilary Rise is in Pontywaun, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 7GL 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 Hilary Rise, Pontywaun, Newport, NP11 7GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 7GB, NP11 7FZ, NP11 7BL, NP11 7FW, NP11 7FY, NP11 7FX, NP11 7FT, NP11 7GA, NP11 7GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 7GL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 49.1% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 7GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.7% 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 | 32.2% | 35.5% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 51.7% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.5% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.9% | -1.7% | 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 | 43.9% | 47.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 32.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.7% | 20.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 6.4% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 17.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 29.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 97.6% | 94.4% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.3% | 95.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 3.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hilary Rise was 24.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.0% lower than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hilary Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 68th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 46.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Hilary Rise, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2016-11-25 | £371,232 |
| 1 Hilary Rise, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2013-08-08 | £436,369 |
| 11 Hilary Rise, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2007-11-30 | £527,160 |
| 3 Hilary Rise, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2006-09-14 | £395,185 |
| 1 Hilary Rise, Newport, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £97,450 | 2002-06-05 | £330,387 |
NP11 7GL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ | - not rated | 572 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 1,372 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon Heol Gwyddon , Abercarn NP11 5GX | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH | - not rated | 3,027 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Risca Primary School Danygraig Road , Risca NP11 6DB | - not rated | 3,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rewild Play | Trinity Church, Trinity Hill, Gelli-Unig Place | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philanthropic | Philantropic Inn, Twyncarn Road | 313 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Twyncarn Road | 313 yd | |
| Cwmcarn Workingmen's club | 71-72 Newport Road | 668 yd | |
| Red Triangle Snooker Club | Unit A, 26 High Street | 854 yd | |
| Fork and Tune | Cwmcarn Hotel, Newport Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Fish Bar | 70 Newport Road | 668 yd | |
| Tandoori Haven | 68 Newport Road | 668 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 | 29 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.