Waun Road is in Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 7JW is located in the Two Locks electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Waun Road, Cwmbran, NP44 7JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 7JU, NP44 7JX, NP44 7JT, NP44 7JY, NP44 7JZ, NP44 4HB, NP44 7JA, NP44 7JS, NP44 7NF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 7JW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51.1% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 48.9% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 39.5% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.2% | 38.2% | -1.0% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 13.6% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 6.8% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.8% | 33.9% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -14.5% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 35.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 24% | 21.8% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 9.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
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 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 24.9% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 13.1% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 19.9% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 6.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.7% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 18.6% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 98.6% | 96.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73% | 76.7% | -3.7% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.6% | 13.5% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waun Road was 109.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% higher than the Fairwater average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waun Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Fairwater and the 107th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Waun Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-06 | £104,723 |
| 71 Waun Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-09-30 | £175,472 |
| 48 Waun Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2020-12-18 | £170,142 |
| 47 Waun Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-02-07 | £166,449 |
| 49 Waun Road, Cwmbran, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2017-10-06 | £153,846 |
NP44 7JW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 418 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Henllys Way , St Dial's NP44 3NB | - not rated | 805 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 | 1,224 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Ty Gwyn Way , Greenmeadow NP44 5YY | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Henllys C.I.W. Primary School Ty Canol Way , Cwmbran NP44 6JA | - not rated | 1,589 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind Restaurant & Bar | Blenheim Road | 229 yd | |
| Cheeky Monkeys | Cheeky Monkey's, Fairwater Way | 504 yd | |
| Territorial Army Centre | T A Centre, Ty Coch Way | 794 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | The Salvation Army, Wesley Street | 844 yd | |
| Fairwater Cafe | 20 Fairwater Square | 871 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Social Club | St Josephs Social Club, Blenheim Road | 637 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | Wesley Street | 745 yd | |
| Waterloo | Waterloo Inn, Llandowlais Street | 848 yd | |
| Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club | Lower House, Oak Street | 884 yd | |
| Blinkin Owl | The Blinkin Owl, Oxtens | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Delights | 14-16 Fairwater Square | 860 yd | |
| Fairwater Fish Bar | 15 Fairwater Square | 860 yd | |
| Kebab King | 23B Commercial Street | 989 yd | |
| Zaffran Express | 23a Commercial Street | 1,008 yd | |
| Jade Garden Takeaway | 47 Llandowlais Street | 1,031 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.