Railway Cottages is in Wattsville, Newport and in Caerphilly district. NP11 7PU is located in the Ynysddu electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Cottages, Wattsville, Newport, NP11 7PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP11 7PU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50.1% | 49.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 49.9% | 50.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 28% | 37.8% | 9.8% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.1% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 4.4% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 43.6% | 46.6% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 33% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.5% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 4.1% | -4.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 23.8% | 20.5% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.5% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 13.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 31% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 10.4% | 1.7% | -8.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 97.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 95.6% | 97% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.4% | 13.5% | 4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Cottages was 126.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% higher than the Crosskeys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Cottages has the 4th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Crosskeys and the 142nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Railway Cottages, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2024-08-29 | £253,555 |
| 2 Railway Cottages, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-12-16 | £237,734 |
| 1 Railway Cottages, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £67,950 | 2002-08-30 | £243,468 |
| 4 Railway Cottages, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2002-05-31 | £330,313 |
| 3 Railway Cottages, Newport, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2002-05-31 | £326,184 |
NP11 7PU 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NP11 7PU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmfelinfach Primary School King Street , Cwmfelinfach NP11 7HL | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Wyclif Independent Christian School Wyndham Street , CF83 8PU | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Waunfawr Primary School Waunfawr Road , Crosskeys NP11 7PG | - not rated | 2,221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Machen Primary School Commercial Road , Machen CF83 8NA | - not rated | 2,247 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Graig-Y-Rhacca Primary and Nursery Community School Addison Way , Machen CF83 8WW | - not rated | 2,677 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattsville National Club & Institute | 116-118 Islwyn Road | 496 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 | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.