Comparisons
Wales vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United Kingdom: Northern Ireland and Scotland
Wales in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Wales peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Wales, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. Out of the three cities, Newport does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Newport rose steadily.
Wales in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Wales is Bridgend with an SNDi of 5.26, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Barry with an SNDi of 3.02, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Barry, Bridgend
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Wales rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Wales, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Wales follow the same region trend.