Selby Close is in Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran and in Torfaen district. NP44 8TT is located in the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Monmouth. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Selby Close, Llanfrechfa, Cwmbran, NP44 8TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP44 8TU, NP44 8SE, NP44 8RX, NP44 8US, NP44 8UT, NP44 8SF, NP44 8RU, NP44 8RF, NP44 8RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP44 8TT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.1% | 32.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56% | 47.4% | -8.6% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.5% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 47.7% | 48.2% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 32.4% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.6% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 8% | 5.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.3% | 13.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 11.5% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 17% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.5% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.5% | 33.7% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.7% | 99% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 94.1% | 96.4% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 0.6% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 96.4% | 3.2% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.6% | 76.7% | 12.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.6% | 37.2% | 8.4% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Close was 36.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.0% lower than the Llanfrechfa and Ponthir average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Selby Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Llanfrechfa and Ponthir and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.1%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Selby Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2016-04-11 | £560,077 |
| 4 Selby Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2009-07-24 | £353,647 |
| 1 Selby Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2007-03-30 | £491,779 |
| 5 Selby Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2005-07-29 | £395,347 |
| 8 Selby Close, Cwmbran, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2003-02-14 | £414,235 |
NP44 8TT 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP44 8TT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanyrafon Primary School Llanyrafon Way , Llanyrafon NP44 8HW | - not rated | 430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crownbridge Special Day School Turnpike Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2BJ | - not rated | 831 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Croesyceiliog School Woodland Road , Croesyceiliog NP44 2YB | - not rated | 833 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 | 1,510 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantarnam Community Primary School Green Willows , Oakfield NP44 3DU | - not rated | 1,511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boat House Cafe | Boating Lake, Llanfrechfa Way | 637 yd | |
| Caffi'r Goron | Crownbridge School, Turnpike Road | 752 yd | |
| Sharkbite Burgers | Grange Industrial Estate | 978 yd | |
| Seasons Coffee House and Cakery | Cwmbran Christian Centre, Grange Industrial Estate | 989 yd | |
| Claire and Debs Cafe | Unit 26, Court Road Industrial Estate | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crows Nest | Crows Nest, Llangorse Road | 470 yd | |
| Llanyravon Social Centre | Llanyravon Social Centre, Llanyravon Way | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Club | 7 Llanyravon Square | 470 yd | |
| Lakeside Fish Bar | 6 Llanyravon Square | 470 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 53.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.