Ashford Close North is in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 2BL is located in the Croesyceiliog electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashford Close North, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 2PB, NP44 2HF, NP44 2AZ, NP44 2PH, NP44 2EX, NP44 2AY, NP44 2ET, NP44 2HD, NP44 2HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 2BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.1% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.9% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP44 2BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 19.9% | 21.9% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -16.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.9% | 55.8% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 11.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 13.9% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
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 | 34.1% | 44.2% | 10.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 26.8% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.4% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 16.1% | -12.6% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 5.8% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 9% | -5.3% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 15.2% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 43.5% | 14.5% | 33.8% | 9.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.6% | 96.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 96.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashford Close North was 33.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.9% lower than the Croesyceiliog average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashford Close North has the 13th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Croesyceiliog and the 50th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 Ashford Close North, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-12-06 | £280,560 |
| 128 Ashford Close North, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-02-17 | £362,527 |
| 123 Ashford Close North, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2020-12-18 | £297,451 |
| 117 Ashford Close North, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-05-22 | £425,977 |
| 112 Ashford Close North, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-01-17 | £485,045 |
NP44 2BL 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 NP44 2BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crownbridge Special Day School Turnpike Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2BJ | - not rated | 674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesyceiliog School Woodland Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2YB | - not rated | 766 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 | 1,271 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW | - not rated | 1,458 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 1,724 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | GROUND FLOOR, NATIONAL HOUSE, 60-66 WARDOUR STREET | 474 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | St Mary's Church, St Marys Road | 646 yd | |
| Caffi'r Goron | Crownbridge School, Turnpike Road | 863 yd | |
| Sunnydale Garden Centre | Treherbert Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Cock Inn | Upper Cock Inn, The Highway | 318 yd | |
| Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club | Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club, The Highway | 342 yd | |
| Woodland Road Sports & Social Club | Woodland Road | 784 yd | |
| The Six in Hand | Six In Hand, Edlogan Square | 810 yd | |
| Greenmeadow Golf and Country Club | Treherbert Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | 9 Edlogan Square | 810 yd | |
| Luke Cantonese Takeaway Limited | 7 Edlogan Square | 810 yd | |
| Perfect BBQ | 11 Edlogan Square | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co Operative Food, 26-28 North Road | 372 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 | 39 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 54.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.43 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.