Mount Pleasant Road is in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 1AW is located in the Pontnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mount Pleasant Road, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, NP44 1AW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 1AX, NP44 1AU, NP44 1BA, NP44 1AY, NP44 1JP, NP44 1JL, NP44 1AZ, NP44 1BB, NP44 1AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 1AW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 50.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 47.6% | 49.7% | 2.1% | 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 | 33.7% | 38.9% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 40.5% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 12.5% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 45.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 30.6% | -0.5% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.3% | 22.6% | -1.7% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 7% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 16% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 21% | 8.8% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 23.3% | 2.9% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.4% | 99.4% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.4% | 96.5% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.5% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant Road was 99.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Pontnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pontnewydd and the 125th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2023-07-07 | £157,882 |
| Windsor House Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-02-23 | £268,035 |
| Sharell Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2016-08-19 | £221,972 |
| 1 Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £105,550 | 2006-06-26 | £173,088 |
| Flat 1 Filton House Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2005-12-14 | £96,835 |
NP44 1AW 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 176 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 865 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Thornhill Road , Upper Cwmbran NP44 5UA | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School Caldicot Way , Pontrhydyrun NP44 1UF | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Angels R.C School Victoria Street , Cwmbran NP44 3JR | - not rated | 1,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes | 8 Maendy Square Shops | 515 yd | |
| Balti King | 13 Richmond Road | 545 yd | |
| Trios | 7 Richmond Road | 545 yd | |
| Ellie's Cafe | Unit 22, Springvale Industrial Estate | 786 yd | |
| Cwtch Cafe | Nant Bran, Upper Cwmbran Road | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewydd Bowls Club | Bowls Pavilion, Mount Pleasant Road | 333 yd | |
| Old Bridgend Inn | Old Bridgend Inn, Commercial Street | 473 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Constitutional Club | Pontnewydd Constitutional Club, Lowlands Road | 533 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 20 Commercial Street | 596 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Workingmens Club | Pontnewydd Workingmens Club & Institute, Chapel Street | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maendy Way Chippy | 4 Maendy Square Shops | 515 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House | 21 Commercial Street | 571 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Fish Bar | 4 New Street | 577 yd | |
| Saffron Kitchen | 6 Commercial Street | 596 yd | |
| China Palace | 2 Commercial Street | 596 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodside Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Aldi | 60 Woodside Road | 1,023 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.