Postcode NP18 1GU (Torfaen)

Map showing NP18 1GU and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP18 1GU is located in Torfaen It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. NP18 1GU is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NP18 1GU is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.5 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NP18 1GU as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to NP18 1GU is Moyle Grove which is centered 66 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Candwr Park and is 103 m away. The closest railway station is Cwmbran Rail Station, 4.15 km away.

The local pub for residents of NP18 1GU is Star Inn and is 268 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Needs Major Improvement on August 1, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Jones' Fish Bar and is 268 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on December 5, 2018.

Residents reported an average download speed of 75.2 Mbps and an average upload speed of 18.3 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 45.5% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.6 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for NP18 1GU is covered by the Gwent police force association and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NP18 1GU and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NP18 1GU, and the approximate distance away.

Moyle Grove 66 m
Longbridge 86 m
Hafod Close 153 m
Oaklands 157 m
Station Road 183 m
Candwr Park 213 m
Hafon Mews 215 m
Hafod Road 221 m
School Close 231 m
Gilwern Farm Close 281 m
The Orchard 310 m
Stokes Court 324 m
Brechfa Close 333 m
B4236 741 m
Caerleon Road 994 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP18 1GU

Introduction June 1999
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NP18 1GU - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ponthir Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
0 m
Ponthir Baptist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
February 20, 2018
0 m
Age Connects Torfaen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2019
71 m
Ponthir Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 30, 2017
71 m
Age Connects Torfaen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
January 15, 2019
71 m
Ponthir Village Hall Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 30, 2017
71 m
Jones' Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 5, 2018
268 m
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
August 1, 2019
268 m
Jones' Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
December 5, 2018
268 m
Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 1
Needs Major Improvement
August 1, 2019
268 m
Meithrinfa Seren Fach Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
282 m
Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 24, 2018
282 m
Ysgol yr Eglwys yng Nghymru Ponthir School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
282 m
Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 24, 2018
282 m
Ponthir Church in Wales School School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 5, 2019
282 m
Seren Fach Nursery Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 10, 2020
282 m
Candwr Brook Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
May 17, 2017
308 m
Candwr Brook Pharmacy Retailers - other Exempt
May 17, 2017
308 m
PH Garden Grill and Shop Mobile caterer 3
Satisfactory
October 13, 2021
486 m
Ponthir House Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
June 20, 2019
486 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NP18 1GU - Data from Apr 2022

Candwr Park Bus Stop/Station 103 m
The Star Bus Stop/Station 172 m
Ponthir House Inn Bus Stop/Station 325 m
Lamb Lane Bus Stop/Station 423 m
Ponthir House Inn Bus Stop/Station 427 m
Cwmbran Rail Station Rail 4.15 km
Cwmbran Rail Station Rail 4.19 km
Cwmbran Rail Station Rail 4.19 km
Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal Ferry 7.31 km
Bristol Airport Air 32.66 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NP18 1GU - Data from Dec 2021

Gilwern Brake Woodland Or Forest 825 m
Graig Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.09 km
Lodge Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.29 km
Court Farm Reservoir Inland Water 1.31 km
Coed y Gatlas Woodland Or Forest 1.47 km
Lan-Sôr Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.31 km
Pilton Vale Valley 2.35 km
Bath Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.47 km
Mill Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.95 km
Lan-Sôr Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.96 km
Graig Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.08 km
Ivybridge Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.11 km
Colomendy Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.12 km
Ty-Côch Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.22 km
Ty Coch Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.23 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NP18 1GU - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 71.2 Mbps 75.2 Mbps 159 Mbps
Upload 19.8 Mbps 18.3 Mbps 30 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 54.5% 75.1 18.3
300+ Mbps 45.5% - -

Gas Consumption

11 meters consuming 186,781 kWh - mean 16,980 kWh : median 19,521 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

11 meters consuming 41,803 kWh - mean 3,800 kWh : median 2,573 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NP18 1GU - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.62989100
Longitude -2.97454600
OS Easting 332642
OS Northing 0192792
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1821
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gwent

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Monmouth
Electoral Ward Llanyrafon East and Ponthir
Local Authority District Torfaen
European Electoral Region Wales
Local Learning and Skills Council South East Wales

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code W06000020
Travel To Work Area Newport

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Rural town and fringe
Built-Up Area Caerleon BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Wales (not covered)
Workplace Zone W35002314
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Torfaen 013
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Torfaen 013D
Output Area / Small Area 6B4