Lakeside is in Llantarnam Industrial Park, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 3HB is located in the Llantarnam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lakeside, Llantarnam Industrial Park, Cwmbran, NP44 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 3HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 50.4% | 48.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 | 24.3% | 39.7% | 15.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 48.9% | -10.2% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 9.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 0.7% | -6.3% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.3% | 53.6% | -1.7% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 34.6% | 8.9% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 7.8% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 3HB this area, 5.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.6% | 5.7% | -10.9% | 18.2% | -12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 6.4% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.2% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.9% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.3% | 49.6% | 12.3% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 0% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.8% | 92.8% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 94% | 98.3% | 4.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 0.6% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 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 | 93.6% | 98.3% | 4.7% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lakeside was 246.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 115.3% higher than the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lakeside has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir and the 25th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 130.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 188.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Thomas House Lakeside, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £1,360,000 | 2021-09-15 | £1,405,431 |
| Henry Thomas House Lakeside, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £7,563,000 | 2017-06-16 | £10,158,147 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Education | 36 |
| Construction | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Real estate activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rougemont School Llantarnam Hall , Malpas Road NP20 6QB | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Court Primary School Whittle Drive , NP20 6NS | - not rated | 1,590 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Malpas Park Primary School Wavell Drive , Malpas NP20 6LE | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 2,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Perfect Catering | Safran Seats, Kestrel House, Lakeside Llantarnam Industrial Estate | 142 yd | |
| BaxterStorey | Premiumstar Ltd / We Fight Any Claim at Tintern House, William Brown Close | 416 yd | |
| Oh Crumbs | Unit 19, John Baker Close | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Blackbirds | Pentre Lane | 444 yd | |
| The Greenhouse | Newport Road | 985 yd | |
| Oakfield Hotel | Greenwillows | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Parlour Cwmbran | Unit 6, Lakeside Park | 228 yd | |
| BBQ & Pizza World | Unit 25, John Baker Close | 968 yd | |
| Pizza Dough | Unit 31, John Baker Close | 968 yd | |
| Curry Box | 313 Llantarnam Road | 1,081 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 | 33.3% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 66.7% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.