Birch Grove is in Henllys, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 6EP is located in the Two Locks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Birch Grove, Henllys, Cwmbran, NP44 6EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 6EL, NP44 6EJ, NP44 6EH, NP44 6EU, NP44 6ER, NP44 6EN, NP44 6EW, NP44 6TZ, NP44 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 6EP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.9% | 51.4% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 53.1% | 48.6% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 6EP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 70.2% 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 | 19.5% | 19.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -18.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.5% | 70.2% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 26.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 61.2% | 57.5% | -3.7% | 48.4% | 9.1% |
| Good health | 26.5% | 33.1% | 6.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 7.7% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
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 6EP this area, 9% 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 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.7% | 9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | -9.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 3.2% | -2.2% | 9.6% | -6.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 7.1% | -5.0% | 13.4% | -6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 23.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 52.3% | 46.2% | -6.1% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.4% | 94.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.9% | 94.5% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 94.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 59.1% | 46.2% | 12.9% |
| Not answered | 1.7% | 6.0% | -4.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 16.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.9% lower than the Coed Eva average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Birch Grove has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Coed Eva and the 21st lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 300.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Birch Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2024-06-10 | £347,078 |
| 46 Birch Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2023-04-14 | £287,548 |
| 29 Birch Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £353,000 | 2022-08-26 | £360,557 |
| 12 Birch Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-06-16 | £292,250 |
| 44 Birch Grove, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-02-26 | £267,438 |
NP44 6EP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 648 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School Blenheim Road , St Dial's NP44 4SZ | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 2,395 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 | 2,823 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 Cafe | 20 Fairwater Square | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwrt Henllys | Cwrt Henllys, Henllys Village Road | 687 yd | |
| Dorallt Inn | Dorallt Inn, Henllys Village Road | 687 yd | |
| Blinkin Owl | The Blinkin Owl, Oxtens | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Delights | 14-16 Fairwater Square | 1,078 yd | |
| Fairwater Fish Bar | 15 Fairwater Square | 1,078 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 | 8.0% |
| 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% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.