Poplar Road is in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 2EQ 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 Poplar Road, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 2ED, NP44 2EH, NP44 2EL, NP44 2EW, NP44 2EF, NP44 2EG, NP44 2EJ, NP44 2LF, NP44 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 2EQ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54.5% | 50% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.5% | 50% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 28.4% | 37.9% | 9.5% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 42.8% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -1.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 38% | 34.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 14.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 5.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 22.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 8.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 19.6% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 6.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 22.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 97.5% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 97.2% | 98.4% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 98.4% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.7% | 37.2% | 17.5% |
| Christian | 36.9% | 46.2% | -9.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poplar Road was 57.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.2% lower than the Croesyceiliog average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Poplar Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Croesyceiliog and the 121st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.0 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. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Poplar Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-08-22 | £186,647 |
| 44 Poplar Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-05-03 | £210,309 |
| 53 Poplar Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-08-12 | £205,025 |
| 44 Poplar Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2010-10-22 | £204,712 |
| 46 Poplar Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2005-04-08 | £211,221 |
NP44 2EQ 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croesyceiliog School Woodland Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2YB | - not rated | 594 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crownbridge Special Day School Turnpike Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2BJ | - not rated | 665 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 | 892 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW | - not rated | 1,228 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Connects Torfaen | St Mary's Church, St Marys Road | 107 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company | GROUND FLOOR, NATIONAL HOUSE, 60-66 WARDOUR STREET | 111 yd | |
| Caffi'r Goron | Crownbridge School, Turnpike Road | 674 yd | |
| Aramark @ CG Torfaen Coffee Shop | Torfaen Learning Zone, St Davids Road | 878 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Wilcrick Place | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Road Sports & Social Club | Woodland Road | 227 yd | |
| Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club | Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club, The Highway | 458 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Edlogan Way | 482 yd | |
| Goode's Fitness | Oasis Fitness Club, Edlogan Way | 482 yd | |
| Upper Cock Inn | Upper Cock Inn, The Highway | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | 9 Edlogan Square | 607 yd | |
| Luke Cantonese Takeaway Limited | 7 Edlogan Square | 607 yd | |
| Perfect BBQ | 11 Edlogan Square | 607 yd | |
| Valentine's Coffee Shop | Kiosk at Cwmbran Train Station, Somerset Road | 703 yd | |
| Maggies Takeaway | 5 Caradoc Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co Operative Food, 26-28 North Road | 203 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 87.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.