The Wades is in Fairwater, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 4DJ is located in the Fairwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Wades, Fairwater, Cwmbran, NP44 4DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 4DL, NP44 4HW, NP44 4HN, NP44 4DA, NP44 4HF, NP44 4DH, NP44 4TG, NP44 4HG, NP44 4HE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 4DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 52.1% | 49.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 32.3% | -8.5% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 13.3% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 (69.8%) 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 | 40.7% | 42.7% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 27.1% | -9.8% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 19% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 8.8% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 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.
In the area around NP44 4DJ this area, 37.7% 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 17.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 37.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 9.9% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.9% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 17.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -16.3% |
| Other | 4% | 1.8% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 94.9% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 97.9% | 98% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Wades was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Wades has the 12th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 91st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.6%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Wades, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2004-09-17 | £232,103 |
| 1 The Wades, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £49,950 | 1999-04-23 | £228,471 |
| 5 The Wades, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £37,950 | 1995-09-29 | £204,331 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Henllys C.I.W. Primary School Ty Canol Way , Cwmbran NP44 6JA | - not rated | 1,011 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 1,416 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 | 1,837 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheeky Monkeys | Cheeky Monkey's, Fairwater Way | 307 yd | |
| Fairwater Cafe | 20 Fairwater Square | 439 yd | |
| Tamarind Restaurant & Bar | Blenheim Road | 634 yd | |
| Threepenny Bit Community Centre | Deer Brook | 865 yd | |
| Fairwater Leisure Centre | Fairwater Leisure Centre, Ty Gwyn Way | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blinkin Owl | The Blinkin Owl, Oxtens | 434 yd | |
| St Josephs Social Club | St Josephs Social Club, Blenheim Road | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Delights | 14-16 Fairwater Square | 456 yd | |
| Fairwater Fish Bar | 15 Fairwater Square | 456 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.