Chester Close is in New Inn, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 0LW is located in the New Inn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chester Close, New Inn, Pontypool, NP4 0LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 0LU, NP4 0LT, NP4 0LX, NP4 0LY, NP4 0EY, NP4 0EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 0LW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.4% | 54.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 NP4 0LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 24.8% | 25.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -12.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 52.7% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 11.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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 | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 40.1% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 6.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 15.1% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 20.9% | 13.5% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.8% | 7.4% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 18% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 14.3% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 36.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 92.8% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.9% | 97.1% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 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 | 96.6% | 97.1% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.7% | 76.7% | 9.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.1% | 37.2% | -3.1% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chester Close was 92.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.4% higher than the Croesyceiliog average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chester Close has the 8th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Croesyceiliog and the 133rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.3%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 Chester Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-09-19 | £375,000 |
| 163 Chester Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-10-30 | £334,000 |
| 156 Chester Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £209,950 | 2024-01-12 | £219,386 |
| 169 Chester Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-06-09 | £259,381 |
| 158 Chester Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-16 | £250,385 |
NP4 0LW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 NP4 0LW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 728 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 2,486 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 2,720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 2,885 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 2,906 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greenlawn Social Club | 137 The Highway | 1,052 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beijing House | 36 The Walk | 915 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 | 66.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 312.18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 312.18 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 48.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.