Newport Road is in Cwmcarn, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 7NE 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 7NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP11 7NS, NP11 7NH, NP11 7ND, NP11 7NF, NP11 5AJ, NP11 7NJ, NP11 7EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP11 7NE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.6% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.4% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.3% | 37% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.5% | 36.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 6.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.2% | 37.3% | -3.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 36.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 17.6% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 4.7% | -3.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.7% | 22.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 15.1% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 21.5% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.3% 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% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.2% | 76.7% | -15.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 36.5% | 13.5% | 23.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58% | 37.2% | 20.8% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newport Road was 151.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.2% higher than the Abercarn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Newport Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Abercarn and the 99th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2A Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-12-19 | £127,043 |
| 18 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-11-22 | £129,584 |
| 20 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-11-08 | £142,288 |
| 13 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2024-10-30 | £159,630 |
| 14 Newport Road, Newport, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2024-09-27 | £154,392 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Primary School Newport Road , Cwmcarn NP11 7LZ | - not rated | 579 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon Heol Gwyddon , Abercarn NP11 5GX | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH | - not rated | 1,950 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR | - not rated | 3,186 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smurfit Kappa Staff Canteen | Prince Of Wales Industrial Est | 735 yd | |
| Cwmcarn Forest Drive Visitor Centre | Cwmcarn Forest Drive, Cwmcarn | 969 yd | |
| Full Circle Café | 1B - 2B Price's Row, High Street | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fork and Tune | Cwmcarn Hotel, Newport Road | 237 yd | |
| Cwmcarn Workingmen's club | 71-72 Newport Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmcarn Fish Bar | 70 Newport Road | 493 yd | |
| Tandoori Haven | 68 Newport Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Commercial St | 989 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 | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 132.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.