Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1LY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 1LY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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	41.1%	48.2%	7.1%	51.0%	-2.8%
Male	58.9%	51.8%	-7.1%	49.0%	2.8%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around NP44 1LY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	37.3%	45.9%	8.6%	37.9%	8.0%
Married: Opposite sex	25.8%	29.5%	3.7%	44.2%	-14.7%
Married: Same sex	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Separated	2.9%	0.5%	-2.4%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	24.4%	19.7%	-4.7%	9.1%	10.6%
Widowed	8.6%	3.8%	-4.8%	6.1%	-2.3%

Health

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 (68.8%) 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	29.5%	41.3%	11.8%	48.4%	-7.1%
Good health	39.8%	27.5%	-12.3%	33.6%	-6.1%
Fair health	19.1%	21.6%	2.5%	12.7%	8.9%
Bad health	10.8%	8.7%	-2.1%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 NP44 1LY this area, 33.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.8%	33.1%	-5.7%	18.2%	14.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	25.4%	13.8%	-11.6%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	11.6%	-1.3%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	1.4%	3.3%	1.9%	5.3%	-2.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	16.6%	6.1%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	5.7%	18.2%	12.5%	33.8%	-15.6%
Other	5.3%	3.3%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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	1.7%	2.8%	1.1%	1.1%	1.7%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.9%	0.1%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.0%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	94.9%	-0.1%	81.4%	13.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% 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%	91.7%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	3.7%	4.1%	0.4%	6.1%	-2.0%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	2.8%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.2%	91.3%	-2.9%	83.2%	8.1%
10+ Years	2.5%	4.1%	1.6%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	1.2%	3.7%	2.5%	2.9%	0.8%
Less than 2 years	2.1%	0.9%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.8%	76.7%	-13.9%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Italy	1.8%	0.6%	1.2%
Poland	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Romania	2.3%	0.9%	1.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
No passport held	31.2%	13.5%	17.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.1%	37.2%	15.9%
Christian	34.3%	46.2%	-11.9%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Not answered	9.9%	6.0%	3.9%

Safety

Is Porthmawr Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthmawr Road was 253.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.0% higher than the Pontnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Porthmawr Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pontnewydd and the 23rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 153.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP44 1LY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Porthmawr Road are based on 65 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torfaen.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1LY

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP44 1LY

Average Price
£137,461

Semi-Detached
£158,539

Terraced
£136,887

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£79,972

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Porthmawr Road

Average Price
£141,930

Semi-Detached
£155,850

Terraced
£140,691

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£86,701

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Porthmawr Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2023-06-23	£135,168
20 Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2023-05-12	£182,679
37 Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-12-09	£137,151
19 Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2022-08-19	£138,392
20 Porthmawr Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-06-09	£148,877

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP44 1LY

Employment

NP44 1LY area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	40
Retired	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	35
Other	15
Part-Time Employee	15
Unemployed	15
Looking after home or family	12
Self-Employed	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Construction	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Education	5
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH	- not rated	202 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW	- not rated	876 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	967 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	1,019 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB	- not rated	1,233 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	14-20 North Walk	193 yd
Rabaiotti's	19 North Walk	193 yd
Subway	12 North Walk	213 yd
Boswells Cafe	Units 51-52 Gwent Square	290 yd
Legend World Buffet Restaurant	Unit 2, Leisure At Cwmbran, Glyndwr Road	302 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The John Fielding	1 Caradoc Road	200 yd
Pontnewydd Workingmens Club	Pontnewydd Workingmens Club & Institute, Chapel Street	388 yd
Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC	Factory Unit 2, Greenhill Road	493 yd
British Legion (Pontnewydd) Cb	Station Road	552 yd
Cwmbran Rugby Football Club	Cwmbran Rugby Football Club, Station Road	552 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger King	23 North Walk	193 yd
Domino's Pizza	3 Caradoc Road	200 yd
Maggies Takeaway	5 Caradoc Road	204 yd
ASAGA Noodle Bar	5 Gwent Square	257 yd
Chans Noodle Bar	3 General Rees Square	302 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Heron Foods	27 North Walk	193 yd
Home Bargains	10-12 Gwent Square	327 yd
Lidl	Woodside Road	343 yd
Aldi	60 Woodside Road	343 yd
Sainsbury’s	J Sainsbury Plc, Llewellyn Road	460 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP44 1LY postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	33.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	78.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	159.94 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	29.98 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP44 1LY