Spring Grove is in Greenmeadow, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 5EA is located in the Fairwater electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spring Grove, Greenmeadow, Cwmbran, NP44 5EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 5EB, NP44 5BN, NP44 5EG, NP44 5BP, NP44 5LA, NP44 5HJ, NP44 5EF, NP44 5AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 5EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 41.6% | 41.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.8% | 44.8% | 2.0% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 9.2% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (89.5%) 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 | 53.7% | 53.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.6% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 8.8% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 10.9% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 14.6% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 19.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.2% | 32.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 4% | 4.6% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96% | 97.7% | 1.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 96.8% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.1% | 13.5% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 42.7% | 46.2% | -3.5% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spring Grove was 20.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.2% lower than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Spring Grove has the 6th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 27th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-07-27 | £248,472 |
| 38 Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-12-07 | £160,518 |
| 3 Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,250 | 2022-10-14 | £237,685 |
| 40 Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-06-15 | £202,456 |
| 34 Spring Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £132,800 | 2021-04-15 | £161,835 |
NP44 5EA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 110 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY | - not rated | 266 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Henllys C.I.W. Primary School Ty Canol Way , Cwmbran NP44 6JA | - not rated | 981 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 1,304 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Thornhill Road , Upper Cwmbran NP44 5UA | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 2,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairwater Leisure Centre | Fairwater Leisure Centre, Ty Gwyn Way | 445 yd | |
| Threepenny Bit Community Centre | Deer Brook | 723 yd | |
| Fairwater Cafe | 20 Fairwater Square | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Delights | 14-16 Fairwater Square | 902 yd | |
| Fairwater Fish Bar | 15 Fairwater Square | 902 yd | |
| June's Fish Bar | Fish & Chip Shop, Leadon Court | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco's Express, Ty Gwyn Road | 903 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 | 95.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.6% |
| 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 | 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 | 71.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.85 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 21.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.