Forest View is in Henllys, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 6ED is located in the Two Locks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forest View, Henllys, Cwmbran, NP44 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 6HX, NP44 6HW, NP44 6HB, NP44 6EA, NP44 6EE, NP44 6HD, NP44 6HH, NP44 6EB, NP44 6HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 6ED has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50.1% | 48.7% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.3% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP44 6ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.9% | 24.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.9% | 64.3% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 20.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 (89.9%) 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 | 64% | 58.6% | -5.4% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 29% | 31.3% | 2.3% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 5% | 8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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 6ED this area, 6.1% 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 45.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 6.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 8.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 12.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 20.9% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 45.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 11.7% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 98.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 94.2% | 96.8% | 2.6% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 97% | 2.8% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.3% | 37.2% | 2.1% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest View was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the Coed Eva average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Forest View has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Coed Eva and the 69th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 26.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Forest View, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £352,500 | 2024-12-13 | £353,205 |
| 11 Forest View, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-06-28 | £402,410 |
| 14 Forest View, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-05-12 | £283,394 |
| 27 Forest View, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2023-02-23 | £346,884 |
| 28 Forest View, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2022-03-07 | £439,850 |
NP44 6ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 176 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 40 |
| Education | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henllys C.I.W. Primary School Ty Canol Way , Cwmbran NP44 6JA | - not rated | 718 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 2,147 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 3,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School Thornhill Road , Upper Cwmbran NP44 5UA | - not rated | 3,197 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwrt Henllys | Cwrt Henllys, Henllys Village Road | 121 yd | |
| Dorallt Inn | Dorallt Inn, Henllys Village Road | 121 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 43 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.