The Highway is in Oakfield, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 3DP is located in the Llantarnam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Highway, Oakfield, Cwmbran, NP44 3DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 3EG, NP44 3DN, NP44 3DW, NP44 3EP, NP44 3DR, NP44 3DL, NP44 3EQ, NP44 3EJ, NP44 3EZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 3DP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 53.1% | 49.7% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 50.3% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 3DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% 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 | 29.4% | 30.8% | 1.4% | 37.9% | -7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 37% | 35.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -12.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 19.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.5% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around NP44 3DP this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 28.9% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.2% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 10.9% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 16.5% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -17.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 4.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 6.1% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 88.4% | -9.5% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 86.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.9% | 86.6% | -11.3% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 9.5% | 8.6% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 86.9% | -11.0% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.3% | 8.3% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.3% | 76.7% | -1.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 18.3% | 13.5% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Hindu | 6.4% | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Highway was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.1% lower than the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Highway has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir and the 41st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 The Highway, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-12-10 | £218,016 |
| 24 The Highway, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-08-10 | £173,783 |
| 46 The Highway, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £126,000 | 2016-03-31 | £206,899 |
| 44 The Highway, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2014-05-15 | £260,439 |
| 19 The Highway, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2012-08-07 | £235,326 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU | - not rated | 359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 996 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 | 1,106 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW | - not rated | 1,453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 1,794 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Catering Partnership Ltd | Vantage Point, Ty Coch Way | 294 yd | |
| Oh Crumbs | Unit 19, John Baker Close | 346 yd | |
| Claire and Debs Cafe | Unit 26, Court Road Industrial Estate | 614 yd | |
| Tommy's Cafe | Llantarnam Road | 616 yd | |
| Territorial Army Centre | T A Centre, Ty Coch Way | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Hotel | Greenwillows | 346 yd | |
| Waterloo | Waterloo Inn, Llandowlais Street | 570 yd | |
| Redz Snooker Club | Redz Snooker Club, Oldbury Road | 685 yd | |
| Cwmbran Workingmens Band Club & Institute | Oldbury Road | 818 yd | |
| Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club | Lower House, Oak Street | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield Chinese Takeaway | 3 The Shops, Croeswen | 274 yd | |
| BBQ & Pizza World | Unit 25, John Baker Close | 346 yd | |
| Pizza Dough | Unit 31, John Baker Close | 346 yd | |
| Jade Garden Takeaway | 47 Llandowlais Street | 444 yd | |
| Good Guys | Sterling House, Oldbury Road | 685 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.