Highfield is in Penperlleni, Pontypool and in Monmouthshire district. NP4 0BG is located in the Goetre Fawr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield, Penperlleni, Pontypool, NP4 0BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 0BH, NP4 0AY, NP4 0BQ, NP4 0BP, NP4 0AS, NP4 0AT, NP4 0AX, NP4 0AQ, NP4 0BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 0BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.1% | 54.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 3.7% |
| Male | 42.9% | 45.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 | 28.3% | 35.3% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 45.1% | -8.0% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 45.9% | 39.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 36.3% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 15% | 17.3% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 5.3% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.1% | 19.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.8% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 29.9% | -1.9% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 95.9% | 95.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.6% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.5% | 76.7% | 2.8% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.6% lower than the Gobion Fawr average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Gobion Fawr and the 127th lowest crime rate of 273 local areas in Monmouthshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Highfield, Pontypool, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-09-23 | £188,653 |
| 26 Highfield, Pontypool, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £194,950 | 2021-09-24 | £223,016 |
| 26 Highfield, Pontypool, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2019-08-22 | £188,635 |
| 22 Highfield, Pontypool, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2016-10-21 | £177,306 |
| 18 Highfield, Pontypool, Monmouthshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2016-08-31 | £197,096 |
NP4 0BG 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goytre Fawr Primary School Penperlleni , Nr Pontypool NP4 0AH | - not rated | 565 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 5,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 5,360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baffle Culture | The Cedars, Abergavenny Road | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goytre Social Club | Goytre Village Hall, Newtown Road | 245 yd | |
| Goytre Arms | Star Road | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goytre Chippy & Tandoori | Star Road | 473 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 | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.