Newport Road is in Cwmcarn, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 7LZ is located in the Abercarn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Newport Road, Cwmcarn, Newport, NP11 7LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 7NT, NP11 7EF, NP11 7NA, NP11 7EG, NP11 7NB, NP11 7EH, NP11 7LY, NP11 7EE, NP11 7LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 7LZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 48.6% | 49.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 7LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 39.2% | 42.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 32.8% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 3.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 11.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 43.4% | 41.6% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -6.8% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 35.4% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 21.4% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 10% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 23.1% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 9.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 17% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 20.1% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 93.8% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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% | 96.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 96.6% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 19.7% | 13.5% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 50.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.6% lower than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Newport Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 188th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 108 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2025-04-24 | £167,280 |
| 134 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2025-03-07 | £61,453 |
| 105 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-01-16 | £149,700 |
| 132A Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-12-19 | £111,798 |
| Evans Pharmacy Cwmcarn, 118 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-04-16 | £122,831 |
NP11 7LZ 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ | - not rated | 110 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon Heol Gwyddon , Abercarn NP11 5GX | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH | - not rated | 2,429 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR | - not rated | 3,679 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre | Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn | 932 yd | |
| Rewild Play | Trinity Church, Trinity Hill, Gelli-Unig Place | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Workingmen's club | 71-72 Newport Road | 2 yd | |
| Fork and Tune | Cwmcarn Hotel, Newport Road | 262 yd | |
| Philanthropic | Philantropic Inn, Twyncarn Road | 709 yd | |
| The Castle Inn | Twyncarn Road | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Fish Bar | 70 Newport Road | 2 yd | |
| Tandoori Haven | 68 Newport Road | 2 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 | 98.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.