Walter Street is in Abertysswg, Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP22 5AQ is located in the Moriah and Pontlottyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walter Street, Abertysswg, Tredegar, NP22 5AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 5AL, NP22 5BB, NP22 5AJ, NP22 5AA, NP22 5AG, NP22 5AH, NP22 5BA, NP22 5AN, NP22 5BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP22 5AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.6% | 50% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 50% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP22 5AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 34.7% | 42.2% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 40% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -4.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 4.9% | -3.8% | 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 | 41.2% | 45.9% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 31% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 16.9% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 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 16.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.4% | 25.7% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 16.4% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 6.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 15.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 16.4% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -17.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 96.9% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 97.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.1% | 76.7% | 6.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 15.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 32.4% | 46.2% | -13.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walter Street was 44.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Moriah and Pontlottyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Walter Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Moriah and Pontlottyn and the 161st lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.7%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Walter Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-07-21 | £152,872 |
| 9 Walter Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-05-12 | £122,518 |
| 34 Walter Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2022-11-11 | £91,139 |
| 11 Walter Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-11-09 | £141,422 |
| 1 Walter Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2022-03-31 | £69,311 |
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 817 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 1,824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fochriw Primary School Pontlottyn Road , Fochriw CF81 9LL | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 2,598 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Phillipstown Primary School Cefn Rhychdir Road , Phillipstown NP24 6XE | - not rated | 2,867 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertysswg Working Mens Club | Abertysswg Working Mens Club, Walter Street | 3 yd | |
| Abertysswg RFC Ltd | The Green | 211 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.