Chapel Street is in Pontnewydd, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 1DW is located in the Pontnewydd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chapel Street, Pontnewydd, Cwmbran, NP44 1DW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 1DU, NP44 1DZ, NP44 1DN, NP44 1DY, NP44 1AE, NP44 1DT, NP44 1EG, NP44 1EE, NP44 1NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP44 1DW is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 47.4% | 45.5% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 52.6% | 54.5% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 | 40.6% | 40.9% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.5% | 40.9% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.5% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 50.6% | 42.9% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 39.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 13.2% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 6.5% | -14.4% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 20.8% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 15.7% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 22.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.2% | 95.5% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 94.6% | 96.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| 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 | 94.6% | 95.9% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.2% | 76.7% | 2.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chapel Street was 285.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 170.1% higher than the Pontnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Chapel Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pontnewydd and the 20th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 111.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Chapel Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-09-05 | £185,000 |
| 4 - 6 Chapel Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-12-13 | £195,714 |
| 17 Chapel Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-11-26 | £209,676 |
| 18 Chapel Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-11-22 | £165,691 |
| 17 Chapel Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2020-03-26 | £129,863 |
NP44 1DW 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 363 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 476 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School Caldicot Way , Pontrhydyrun NP44 1UF | - not rated | 773 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 | 1,516 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Thornhill Road , Upper Cwmbran NP44 5UA | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti King | 13 Richmond Road | 116 yd | |
| Trios | 7 Richmond Road | 116 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Wilcrick Place | 521 yd | |
| Page's Fish & Chips | Woodside Road | 724 yd | |
| McDonalds | 14-20 North Walk | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oddfellows Arms | 20 Commercial Street | 70 yd | |
| Old Bridgend Inn | Old Bridgend Inn, Commercial Street | 106 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Workingmens Club | Pontnewydd Workingmens Club & Institute, Chapel Street | 232 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Bowls Club | Bowls Pavilion, Mount Pleasant Road | 239 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Constitutional Club | Pontnewydd Constitutional Club, Lowlands Road | 344 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab | 4a Commercial Street | 69 yd | |
| Saffron Kitchen | 6 Commercial Street | 70 yd | |
| China Palace | 2 Commercial Street | 70 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House | 21 Commercial Street | 90 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Fish Bar | 4 New Street | 123 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodside Road | 724 yd | |
| Aldi | 60 Woodside Road | 724 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 27 North Walk | 756 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 10-12 Gwent Square | 890 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s | J Sainsbury Plc, Llewellyn Road | 946 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 | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 81.5% |
| 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 | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 158.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.