The Garw is in Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 2HA 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 The Garw, Croesyceiliog, Cwmbran, NP44 2HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 2LN, NP44 2LE, NP44 2EU, NP44 2LP, NP44 2HB, NP44 2LR, NP44 2LX, NP44 2EZ, NP44 2HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 2HA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 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 2HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.8% 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% | 19.7% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -18.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 61.8% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 17.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 8.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.8% | 10.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 40% | 49.1% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 33.3% | -1.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.6% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 4% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 19.1% | 13% | -6.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.3% | 8.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 12.6% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 10.4% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.5% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 35.9% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 97.1% | 94.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 94.9% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.3% | 76.7% | 11.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Garw was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.3% lower than the Croesyceiliog average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Garw has the 5th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Croesyceiliog and the 11th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 The Garw, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2020-11-17 | £465,769 |
| 38 The Garw, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-12-13 | £358,772 |
| 30 The Garw, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2013-04-24 | £477,556 |
| 30 The Garw, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2002-01-25 | £433,873 |
| 30 The Garw, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 1998-12-21 | £432,963 |
NP44 2HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2HA 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 | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croesyceiliog School Woodland Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2YB | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crownbridge Special Day School Turnpike Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2BJ | - not rated | 848 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 | 856 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 1,368 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW | - not rated | 1,518 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 | 218 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | St Mary's Church, St Marys Road | 345 yd | |
| Caffi'r Goron | Crownbridge School, Turnpike Road | 933 yd | |
| Nuffield Health | Wilcrick Place | 963 yd | |
| Sunnydale Garden Centre | Treherbert Road | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club | Croesyceiliog Cricket & Rugby Club, The Highway | 147 yd | |
| Upper Cock Inn | Upper Cock Inn, The Highway | 193 yd | |
| The Six in Hand | Six In Hand, Edlogan Square | 418 yd | |
| Woodland Road Sports & Social Club | Woodland Road | 527 yd | |
| The Olive Tree | Edlogan Way | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Curry Kitchen | 9 Edlogan Square | 418 yd | |
| Luke Cantonese Takeaway Limited | 7 Edlogan Square | 418 yd | |
| Perfect BBQ | 11 Edlogan Square | 418 yd | |
| Valentine's Coffee Shop | Kiosk at Cwmbran Train Station, Somerset Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | The Co Operative Food, 26-28 North Road | 299 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 | 33.3% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.