Commercial Street is in Griffithstown, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 5JE is located in the Panteg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Street, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5JE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 5JD, NP4 5HZ, NP4 5JJ, NP4 5HY, NP4 5HU, NP4 5HG, NP4 5HQ, NP4 5HT, NP4 5JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 5JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.7% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.3% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 33.8% | 40.9% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 14% | 10.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.1%) 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 | 36.8% | 37.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -10.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 32.2% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 18.8% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 7.2% | 1.7% | -5.5% | 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.
In the area around NP4 5JE this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 30.9% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.3% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 15.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 25.2% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 98.7% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.5% | 97% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 97.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 29.7% | 13.5% | 16.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.9% | 37.2% | -1.3% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 12.1% | 6.0% | 6.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Street was 66.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% higher than the New Inn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in New Inn and the 136th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.2%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-09-05 | £95,000 |
| 55 Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-06-27 | £123,188 |
| Brunel House Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-09-29 | £198,135 |
| 43 Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-09-30 | £163,363 |
| 61 Commercial Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £176,500 | 2022-07-29 | £182,586 |
NP4 5JE 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 5JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 543 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 2,669 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise and Shine Cafe | 1 Windsor Road | 103 yd | |
| KFC | K F C, Service Station A4042(T) | 753 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurant | Service Station A4042(T) | 753 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | East Avenue | 868 yd | |
| Polo Grounds Diner | Polo Grounds | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skippy's | Skippys Bar, 3 Charles Street | 140 yd | |
| Panteg House | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 518 yd | |
| P.I.L.C.S | Pilkingtons Rugby Football Club, New Road | 527 yd | |
| The Open Hearth | Wern Road | 643 yd | |
| Panteg Park Bowls Club | Panteg Park, Cwrdy Road | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hsiang Yang Flower | 13 Windsor Road | 103 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebabs | 55 Windsor Road | 103 yd | |
| Divine Delights | 10 Windsor Road | 111 yd | |
| Garlic | 2a Hill Street | 156 yd | |
| The Panteg Pizza Co | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 518 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-5 Windsor Road | 103 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.