Blaenwern is in Avondale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 1TY 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 Blaenwern, Avondale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, NP44 1TY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 1UB, NP44 1UU, NP44 2QW, NP44 1RQ, NP44 1RG, NP44 1RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 1TY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.4% | 49.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.6% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 1TY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% 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 | 38.1% | 45.2% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.2% | 35.6% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 10.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.9% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 12.5% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 16.6% | 14.9% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 6.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 19.4% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 19.4% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 30.4% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
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 | 97.4% | 97.1% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 97.1% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 35.8% | 46.2% | -10.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blaenwern was 78.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Pontnewydd average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blaenwern has the 10th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Pontnewydd and the 156th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 11 Blaenwern, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-03-31 | £321,909 |
| Unit 4 Blaenwern, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £1,896,000 | 2022-06-14 | £1,855,371 |
| Unit 5 Blaenwern, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-02-10 | £377,384 |
| Unit 9 Blaenwern, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2013-09-18 | £313,692 |
NP44 1TY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 61 |
| Education | 34 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School Caldicot Way , Pontrhydyrun NP44 1UF | - not rated | 214 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 902 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 1,081 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesyceiliog School Woodland Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2YB | - not rated | 1,662 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crownbridge Special Day School Turnpike Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2BJ | - not rated | 1,766 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health | Wilcrick Place | 374 yd | |
| Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities | Cwmbran Adult Service, Avondale Way | 400 yd | |
| Balti King | 13 Richmond Road | 629 yd | |
| Trios | 7 Richmond Road | 629 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | St Mary's Church, St Marys Road | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Terrace Inn | The Terrace Inn, Pontrhydyrun Road | 535 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Constitutional Club | Pontnewydd Constitutional Club, Lowlands Road | 548 yd | |
| British Legion (Pontnewydd) Cb | Station Road | 553 yd | |
| Cwmbran Rugby Football Club | Cwmbran Rugby Football Club, Station Road | 553 yd | |
| Oddfellows Arms | 20 Commercial Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewydd Fish Bar | 4 New Street | 602 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House | 21 Commercial Street | 631 yd | |
| Saffron Kitchen | 6 Commercial Street | 638 yd | |
| China Palace | 2 Commercial Street | 638 yd | |
| Best Kebab | 4a Commercial Street | 638 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 | 20.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.