Mountain View is in Markham, Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 0QU is located in the Argoed electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mountain View, Markham, Blackwood, NP12 0QU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 0QB, NP12 0QW, NP12 0PZ, NP12 0QD, NP12 0PR, NP12 0RX, NP12 0PU, NP12 0PX, NP12 0QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 0QU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 52.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP12 0QU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 44.5% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 36.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -7.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 48.4% | 43.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 27.5% | 33.3% | 5.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 12.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 7% | 7.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
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 | 41.3% | 24.4% | -16.9% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 14.2% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.6% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.7% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 24% | 14.5% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.8% | 98.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.3% | 37.2% | 24.1% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mountain View was 90.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% higher than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mountain View has the 7th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 228th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mountain View, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-12-20 | £100,949 |
| 8 Mountain View, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2021-11-04 | £108,969 |
| 8 Mountain View, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2014-11-21 | £88,824 |
| 8 Mountain View, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2013-03-08 | £87,751 |
| 11 Mountain View, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2013-01-25 | £99,164 |
The percentage of student residents living in NP12 0QU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 1,980 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Gwladys Bargoed School Church Place , CF81 8RN | - not rated | 2,341 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whiterose Primary White Rose Way , NP24 6DF | - not rated | 2,560 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 501 | 56 Abernant Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markham & District Welfare Society | Bryn Road | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chippy | 57 Abernant Road | 160 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 55 Abernant Road | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 58 Abernant Road | 160 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 | 33.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 32.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.