Greenforge Way is in Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 3AD is located in the St. Dials electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, NP44 3AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 3BA, NP44 3AH, NP44 3AG, NP44 3LP, NP44 5BG, NP44 5BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 3AD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 50.5% | 49.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 50.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 28.3% | 37.3% | 9.0% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 47% | -6.5% | 44.2% | 2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 10.1% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.2% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 44.3% | 45% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 33.1% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.4% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 7.2% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.3% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26% | 14.2% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 10.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 15.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 9.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 19.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 27.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 4.3% | 3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.7% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 99% | 95.9% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 95.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.4% | 13.5% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenforge Way was 477.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 521.7% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Greenforge Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 8th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 119.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Glencoed House Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-07-12 | £358,674 |
| 2 Glencoed House Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-08-28 | £182,976 |
| 1 Glencoed House Greenforge Way, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,500 | 2002-10-28 | £409,534 |
NP44 3AD 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 777 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH | - not rated | 877 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 1,148 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 | 1,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Church | Victory Church, Greenforge Way | 22 yd | |
| Ellie's Cafe | Unit 22, Springvale Industrial Estate | 145 yd | |
| Costa at Next | Unit 4b, Cwmbran Retail Park | 478 yd | |
| Page's Fish & Chips | Woodside Road | 550 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3, General Rees Square | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC | Factory Unit 2, Greenhill Road | 369 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Workingmens Club | Pontnewydd Workingmens Club & Institute, Chapel Street | 770 yd | |
| St Josephs Social Club | St Josephs Social Club, Blenheim Road | 783 yd | |
| Pontnewydd Bowls Club | Bowls Pavilion, Mount Pleasant Road | 908 yd | |
| The John Fielding | 1 Caradoc Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | Unit 101-103, Springvale Industrial Estate | 198 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 3 General Rees Square | 863 yd | |
| Burger King | 23 North Walk | 917 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 3 Caradoc Road | 954 yd | |
| Maggies Takeaway | 5 Caradoc Road | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Woodside Road | 550 yd | |
| Aldi | 60 Woodside Road | 550 yd | |
| Sainsbury’s | J Sainsbury Plc, Llewellyn Road | 680 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco's Express, Ty Gwyn Road | 894 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 27 North Walk | 917 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.