Cwmbran, NP44 5BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 5BD 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%

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	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%

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.

	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%

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	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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is NP44 5BD dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP44 5BD was 477.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 521.7% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

NP44 5BD 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%.

🔎 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 5BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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

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 Cwmbran, NP44 5BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP44 5BD

Average Price
£436,987

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£436,987

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NP44 5BD

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Unit 55 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building	£627,500	2024-01-24	£621,024
Unit 59 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building	£474,000	2022-07-05	£457,310
Unit 37 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building	£180,000	2019-03-29	£224,473
Unit 55 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building	£258,000	2017-02-16	£352,956
Unit 37 Springvale Industrial Estate, Cwmbran, Torfaen Other, an established residential building	£132,000	2014-06-06	£193,560

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP44 5BD

Employment

NP44 5BD 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	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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW	- not rated	815 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Woodlands Community Primary School Thornhill Road , Upper Cwmbran NP44 5UA	- not rated	989 yd	Welsh establishment	No	Mixed	More About School
Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ	- not rated	1,037 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maendy Primary School Wayfield Crescent , Cwmbran NP44 1NH	- not rated	1,147 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY	- not rated	1,308 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
Victory Church	Victory Church, Greenforge Way	329 yd
Ellie's Cafe	Unit 22, Springvale Industrial Estate	360 yd
Costa at Next	Unit 4b, Cwmbran Retail Park	822 yd
Page's Fish & Chips	Woodside Road	883 yd
Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes	8 Maendy Square Shops	895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Forgehammer Community Social Club CIC	Factory Unit 2, Greenhill Road	697 yd
St Josephs Social Club	St Josephs Social Club, Blenheim Road	769 yd
Pontnewydd Workingmens Club	Pontnewydd Workingmens Club & Institute, Chapel Street	994 yd
Pontnewydd Bowls Club	Bowls Pavilion, Mount Pleasant Road	1,019 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yummies	Unit 101-103, Springvale Industrial Estate	469 yd
Maendy Way Chippy	4 Maendy Square Shops	895 yd
June's Fish Bar	Fish & Chip Shop, Leadon Court	973 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco's Express, Ty Gwyn Road	627 yd
Lidl	Woodside Road	883 yd
Aldi	60 Woodside Road	883 yd
Sainsbury’s	J Sainsbury Plc, Llewellyn Road	1,025 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP44 5BD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	94.1%
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%

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	73.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.67 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NP44 5BD