Oaklands is in Ponthir, Newport and in Torfaen district. NP18 1GS is located in the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oaklands, Ponthir, Newport, NP18 1GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP18 1GT, NP18 1GZ, NP18 1GX, NP18 1GU, NP18 1HE, NP18 1GW, NP18 1HL, NP18 1GN, NP18 1GY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP18 1GS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 NP18 1GS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 17.7% | 22.1% | 4.4% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.9% | 60.6% | 2.7% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 10% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 6.4% | -4.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 36.8% | 41.2% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 38.5% | 2.8% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 23% | 16.5% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 26.4% | 16.9% | -9.5% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 11.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15.7% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.9% | 40.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 6.8% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 98.6% | 96.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.7% | 76.7% | 12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.2% | 37.2% | 8.0% |
| Christian | 46.9% | 46.2% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oaklands was 69.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.2% lower than the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oaklands has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oaklands, Newport, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2024-12-06 | £290,104 |
| 11 Oaklands, Newport, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-07-10 | £154,844 |
| 12 Oaklands, Newport, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-12-18 | £322,732 |
| 6 Oaklands, Newport, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-09-25 | £499,796 |
| 6 Oaklands, Newport, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2018-07-31 | £375,921 |
NP18 1GS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 retired residents living in NP18 1GS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 96 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponthir Church in Wales School Caerleon Road , Ponthir NP18 1GD | - not rated | 295 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Caerleon Comprehensive School Cold Bath Road , Caerleon NP18 1NF | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 2,812 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU | - not rated | 3,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Connects Torfaen | Ponthir Village Hall, Caerleon Road | 171 yd | |
| The Pad | Ponthir House Inn, Caerleon Road | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Star Inn & Reggies Fish & Chip Shop | Star Inn, Caerleon Road | 157 yd | |
| Ponthir Sports and Community Club | School Close | 194 yd | |
| Ponthir House Inn | Ponthir House Inn, Caerleon Road | 722 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% |
| Median download speed | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.75 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.75 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.