Town Pop. 7,381

Living in Newbridge: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbridge comes out at 58/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Newbridge places 3rd of 9 in the NP11 postcode district.

That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: NP11 postcode district.

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Newbridge scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 125 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 85 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 52 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 43 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 24 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 31 crimes
  2. 2 Pant Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 13 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital24.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital25.5 mi
Southmead Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust7.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
78
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 206 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired26%Student4.2%Other inactive13.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.4%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary38.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership70.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
36
Newbridge 0.3 mi
Llanhilleth 2.1 mi
Crosskeys 3.5 mi
J27 M4 7.4 mi
J26 M4 7.5 mi
J27 M4 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 49
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £165,000 46
Semi-detached £185,000 21
Terraced £140,250 20
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£122k £149k £176k £202k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Swffryd 57 1.1 mi away ⇄
Oakdale 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Abercarn 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Trinant 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Llanhilleth 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Blackwood 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Argoed 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fleur-de-lis and Pengam 67 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Aberbargoed 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Markham 62 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newbridge a nice place to live?

Newbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newbridge is 58/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Newbridge?

Newbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 388 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Newbridge?

The current median house price in Newbridge is £165,000, around 42% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £185,000, terraced £140,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Newbridge

NP11 56 ⇄

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