Victoria Street, Cwmbran, NP44 3JP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 3JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.6%	50.3%	-5.3%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	44.4%	49.7%	5.3%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	30.7%	34%	3.3%	37.9%	-3.9%
Married: Opposite sex	39.3%	34.4%	-4.9%	44.2%	-9.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.1%	1.5%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%	-0.3%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.9%	9.8%	-1.1%	9.1%	0.7%
Widowed	17.6%	18.4%	0.8%	6.1%	12.3%

Health

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	34.6%	36.2%	1.6%	48.4%	-12.2%
Good health	30.1%	25.6%	-4.5%	33.6%	-8.0%
Fair health	19%	20.1%	1.1%	12.7%	7.4%
Bad health	8.5%	15%	6.5%	4.0%	11.0%
Very bad health	7.8%	3.1%	-4.7%	1.2%	1.9%

Education and Qualifications

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	32.2%	24.4%	-7.8%	18.2%	6.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	8.8%	-7.7%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	16.4%	-1.2%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	5.2%	4.6%	-0.6%	5.3%	-0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	7.1%	14.1%	7.0%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	15.4%	23.7%	8.3%	33.8%	-10.1%
Other	6%	8%	2.0%	2.8%	5.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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%	1.4%	1.4%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1.6%	1.7%	0.1%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	97.4%	96.6%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.9% 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	96.1%	94.9%	-1.2%	83.2%	11.7%
European Union	1.3%	2%	0.7%	6.1%	-4.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	3.1%	1.1%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.1%	95.2%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	0%	2.7%	2.7%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-1.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0%	-2.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.1%	76.7%	-0.6%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.7%	1.2%	0.5%
No passport held	21.5%	13.5%	8.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.9%	37.2%	14.7%
Christian	42.3%	46.2%	-3.9%
Buddhist	2%	0.5%	1.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is Victoria Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Street was 297.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 287.1% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Victoria Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 17th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 150.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£33,000

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in NP44 3JP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Victoria Street are based on 83 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torfaen.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Victoria Street, Cwmbran, NP44 3JP

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP44 3JP

Average Price
£183,885

Semi-Detached
£242,821

Terraced
£172,098

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Victoria Street

Average Price
£199,110

Semi-Detached
£203,272

Terraced
£202,636

Detached
£206,108

Flats/Maisonettes
£111,305

Other
£198,647

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Victoria Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
68 Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-08-25	£247,663
68 Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2022-01-07	£226,719
102 Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£145,000	2017-10-20	£223,077
102 Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£125,000	2007-03-16	£192,308
106 Victoria Street, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£60,000	2006-09-27	£95,625

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP44 3JP

Employment

NP44 3JP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	65
Long-Term Sick or disabled	37
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	14
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Manufacturing	19
Human health and social work activities	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Other	12
Construction	11
Education	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	5
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Our Lady of the Angels R.C School Victoria Street , Cwmbran NP44 3JR	- not rated	333 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB	- not rated	476 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU	- not rated	981 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW	- not rated	1,031 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH	- not rated	1,493 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lizzys Cafe Ltd	58b Victoria Street	196 yd
Seasons Coffee House and Cakery	Cwmbran Christian Centre, Grange Industrial Estate	443 yd
Tommy's Cafe	Llantarnam Road	460 yd
Sharkbite Burgers	Grange Industrial Estate	494 yd
The Salvation Army	The Salvation Army, Wesley Street	555 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Redz Snooker Club	Redz Snooker Club, Oldbury Road	108 yd
Cwmbran Workingmens Band Club & Institute	Oldbury Road	129 yd
The Halfway Hotel	Commercial Street	429 yd
Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club	Lower House, Oak Street	461 yd
Mount Pleasant Inn	Wesley Street	568 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Shahinoor Tandoori	Unit 1, Central Trading Supplies Estate, Oldbury Road	103 yd
Good Guys	Sterling House, Oldbury Road	108 yd
Family Kebab + BBQ House	25-27 Victoria Street	196 yd
Jacks Grill	13d Victoria Street	307 yd
Zaffran Express	23a Commercial Street	451 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Grange Road	664 yd
Iceland	Iceland, 22 Monmouth Walk	773 yd
Sainsbury’s	J Sainsbury Plc, Llewellyn Road	940 yd
Home Bargains	10-12 Gwent Square	968 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP44 3JP postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	91.2%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	29.4%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	17.6%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	77.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	92.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP44 3JP