Heol Sirhowy is in Caldicot and in Monmouthshire district. NP26 4RD is located in the Caldicot Castle electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Newport East. This postcode has been in use since 2011-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, NP26 4RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP26 4RF, NP26 4RE, NP26 4RA, NP26 4PF, NP26 4RB, NP26 4PG, NP26 4QG, NP26 4JD, NP26 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP26 4RD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.9% | 48.5% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.5% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 NP26 4RD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.2% 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 | 20.7% | 29% | 8.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.8% | 60.2% | -7.6% | 44.2% | 16.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.9% | 53.5% | -4.4% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 28.9% | 36.5% | 7.6% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 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.
In the area around NP26 4RD this area, 8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.5% | 8% | -3.5% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 6.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 14.8% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 18.8% | 3.0% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.4% | 44.2% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 10.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.9% | 97% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97.5% | 97.4% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Sirhowy was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Bishton and Langstone average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heol Sirhowy has the 26th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Bishton and Langstone and the 149th lowest crime rate of 517 local areas in Newport .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2024-11-08 | £450,611 |
| 42 Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, a newly built property | £499,500 | 2024-09-06 | £503,973 |
| 21 Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-06-28 | £376,309 |
| 38 Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £267,000 | 2024-06-28 | £274,674 |
| 40 Heol Sirhowy, Caldicot, Monmouthshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £269,000 | 2024-06-28 | £276,731 |
NP26 4RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 206 |
| Retired | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Comprehensive School Mill Lane , NP26 5XA | - not rated | 1,307 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Durand Primary School Alianore Road , Caldicot NP26 5DF | - not rated | 1,659 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Archbishop Rowan Williams CIW School Crick Road , Portskewett NP26 5UL | - not rated | 2,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rogiet C.P. School Station Road , Rogiet NP26 3SD | - not rated | 2,972 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Y Ffin Sandy Lane , Newport NP6 4SY | - not rated | 3,487 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zaffron Express Indian Takeaway | 9 Newport Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Pickled Pumpkin Catering @ The Gallery | David Broome Events Centre | 1,034 yd | |
| Pickled Pumpkin Catering @ The Pavillion | David Broome Event Centre, Mount Ballan Manor | 1,036 yd | |
| Aroma Cafe | 15 Newport Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Lite Bites | Lite Bite Cafe, 11 Newport Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haywain | Sandy Lane | 796 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Garden Chinese Takeaway | 2 Church Road | 883 yd | |
| Caldicot Fish Bar | 13 Newport Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Chef's Kebab | 14 Newport Road | 1,047 yd | |
| The Baguette Shop | 12 Newport Road | 1,047 yd | |
| New River | 4 Chepstow Road | 1,049 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 46.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.