Lower Cross Street is in Tirphil, New Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP24 6HA is located in the New Tredegar 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 Lower Cross Street, Tirphil, New Tredegar, NP24 6HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP24 6EX, NP24 6EY, NP24 6AH, NP24 6ET, NP24 6LX, NP24 6HB, NP24 6EP, NP24 6LQ, NP24 6LH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP24 6HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.3% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 54.7% | 48.9% | -5.8% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 31.3% | 41.4% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 37.9% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.2% | 32.6% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 30.5% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -3.1% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 17.6% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 13.1% | 14.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 10.6% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
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.
In the area around NP24 6HA this area, 35.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.5% | 35.4% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 11.1% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.6% | 13.6% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 21.2% | 13.1% | 33.8% | -12.6% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 97.5% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 99.6% 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 | 98.8% | 99.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 99.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 16.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.9% | 37.2% | 25.7% |
| Christian | 31.6% | 46.2% | -14.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Cross Street was 63.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% lower than the Darran Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Cross Street has the 9th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Darran Valley and the 246th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Lower Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £52,800 | 2009-09-18 | £104,122 |
| 3 Lower Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2001-04-27 | £50,333 |
| 6 Lower Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £11,000 | 2001-01-19 | £49,267 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipstown Primary School Cefn Rhychdir Road , Phillipstown NP24 6XE | - not rated | 746 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiterose Primary White Rose Way , NP24 6DF | - not rated | 1,284 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri Primary School Glynmarch Street , Deri CF81 9HZ | - not rated | 2,127 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 3,178 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 4,039 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Cafe | Unit, 47 Commercial Street | 441 yd | |
| Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway | 10 James Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynevor Arms Hotel | The Square | 272 yd | |
| The Ruperra Arms | Ruperra Street | 412 yd | |
| New Tredegar RFC | bridgend house, James Street | 534 yd | |
| Tredegar Arms | Tredegar Arms, James Street | 559 yd | |
| Rising Sun Inn | Rising Sun Inn, Graig Rhymney | 559 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tirphil Square Fish Bar | 5 The Square | 271 yd | |
| New Thriving | 7 James Street | 534 yd | |
| Sunrise Kebabs & Pizza House | 8 James Street | 534 yd | |
| Fry-day's | 8 Jones Street | 709 yd | |
| May House | 43 Duffryn Terrace | 855 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 | 38.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.23 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.