Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, NP44 7JR

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP44 7JR 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	55.9%	49.2%	-6.7%	51.0%	-1.8%
Male	44.1%	50.8%	6.7%	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.

In the immediate area around NP44 7JR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	42.6%	45.6%	3.0%	37.9%	7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	30.7%	31%	0.3%	44.2%	-13.2%
Separated	1.1%	2.1%	1.0%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	14.1%	12.9%	-1.2%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	11.6%	8.4%	-3.2%	6.1%	2.3%

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	45.2%	38.3%	-6.9%	48.4%	-10.1%
Good health	27.7%	37.5%	9.8%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	16.2%	15.5%	-0.7%	12.7%	2.8%
Bad health	7.3%	6.8%	-0.5%	4.0%	2.8%
Very bad health	3.7%	1.8%	-1.9%	1.2%	0.6%

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.

In the area around NP44 7JR this area, 36% 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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	39.4%	36%	-3.4%	18.2%	17.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20.2%	9.7%	-10.5%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	19%	4.9%	13.4%	5.6%
Apprenticeship	3.2%	2.8%	-0.4%	5.3%	-2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.9%	11.8%	4.9%	16.9%	-5.1%
Degree or Similar	13%	17%	4.0%	33.8%	-16.8%
Other	3.2%	3.8%	0.6%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	99.5%	97.9%	-1.6%	81.4%	16.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.6% 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%	96.6%	-2.4%	83.2%	13.4%
European Union	0.5%	1.6%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	5.6%	-4.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.7%	96.6%	-2.1%	83.2%	13.4%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	1.3%	0.3%	1.9%	-0.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Poland	1%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	28.5%	13.5%	15.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	67%	37.2%	29.8%
Christian	27%	46.2%	-19.2%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Hindu	0.3%	1.7%	-1.4%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Hollybush Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollybush Close was 81.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hollybush Close has the 21st lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 155th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.1%.

🔎 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 7JR, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (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 - 7/10 (above average )
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

Average property prices on Hollybush Close are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. 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 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, NP44 7JR

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP44 7JR

Average Price
£147,749

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£147,749

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hollybush Close

Average Price
£149,309

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£149,309

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hollybush CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2022-02-28	£164,871
3 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£116,000	2019-01-31	£160,980
7 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£120,000	2018-06-08	£170,950
3 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£86,500	2016-11-09	£134,702
2 Hollybush Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£83,000	2016-03-31	£136,548

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP44 7JR

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	86
Retired	50
Part-Time Employee	42
Looking after home or family	28
Self-Employed	19
Long-Term Sick or disabled	17
Other	13
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	12
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Education	11
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	5
Real estate activities	3
Information and communication	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Professional, scientific and technical activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	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	731 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB	- not rated	842 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	1,269 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU	- not rated	1,550 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY	- not rated	1,674 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
Tamarind Restaurant & Bar	Blenheim Road	547 yd
Territorial Army Centre	T A Centre, Ty Coch Way	662 yd
Cheeky Monkeys	Cheeky Monkey's, Fairwater Way	710 yd
The Salvation Army	The Salvation Army, Wesley Street	937 yd
Celtic Catering Partnership Ltd	Vantage Point, Ty Coch Way	984 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waterloo	Waterloo Inn, Llandowlais Street	669 yd
Blinkin Owl	The Blinkin Owl, Oxtens	781 yd
Mount Pleasant Inn	Wesley Street	815 yd
Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club	Lower House, Oak Street	943 yd
St Josephs Social Club	St Josephs Social Club, Blenheim Road	956 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jade Garden Takeaway	47 Llandowlais Street	876 yd
Indian Delights	14-16 Fairwater Square	1,049 yd
Fairwater Fish Bar	15 Fairwater Square	1,049 yd
Kebab King	23B Commercial Street	1,071 yd
Zaffran Express	23a Commercial Street	1,083 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP44 7JR postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

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	67.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.98 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of NP44 7JR