Llwynon Road is in Oakdale, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 0LX is located in the Penmaen electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Llwynon Road, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 0LP, NP12 0LW, NP12 0NH, NP12 0JT, NP12 0LT, NP12 0NR, NP12 0LY, NP12 0LR, NP12 0NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 0LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 51.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 48.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 41.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.9% | 40.8% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9% | 10.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 4.6% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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% | 48.1% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 26.1% | 31.1% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 14.4% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 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.
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 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.9% | 27.1% | -10.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 9.5% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17.3% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 20.1% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 18.3% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.7% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 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 | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.6% | 76.7% | -8.1% |
| No passport held | 31.4% | 13.5% | 17.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.4% | 37.2% | 24.2% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Llwynon Road was 56.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.1% lower than the Crumlin average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Llwynon Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Crumlin and the 217th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Llwynon Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £118,500 | 2023-12-01 | £126,648 |
| 1 Llwynon Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2023-11-10 | £146,510 |
| 19 Llwynon Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-27 | £200,830 |
| 46 Llwynon Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-03 | £142,517 |
| 19 Llwynon Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2021-09-30 | £160,526 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhiw Syr Dafyedd Primary Oakdale , NP12 0NA | - not rated | 426 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 2,156 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 2,465 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Community Centre – Warm Hub | Community Centre, Pen-Rhiw Avenue | 96 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Rugby Football Club | 12-13 Central Buildings | 177 yd | |
| Cross Oak Inn | Cross Oak Inn, Cross Oak Cottages | 673 yd | |
| The Rock | The Rock, Tredegar Road | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chinese Oakdale | 6 Central Buildings | 230 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.