Ancient Druid Cottages is in Hollybush, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 0SD 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 Ancient Druid Cottages, Hollybush, Blackwood, NP12 0SD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 0SD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.5% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.5% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 32.8% | 32.6% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 50.9% | -1.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 53.5% | 48.5% | -5.0% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 30.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 17.8% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9.3% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 14.6% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 17.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 32.1% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99% | 98.8% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 97.1% | 97.5% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.8% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.3% | 37.2% | 8.1% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ancient Druid Cottages was 46.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.1% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Ancient Druid Cottages has the 7th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 173rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ancient Druid Cottages, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £63,500 | 2016-07-14 | £103,420 |
| 3 Ancient Druid Cottages, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £62,950 | 2003-08-22 | £186,381 |
| 2 Ancient Druid Cottages, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2003-06-27 | £160,438 |
| 3 Ancient Druid Cottages, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-10-17 | £156,593 |
| 3 Ancient Druid Cottages, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £36,000 | 2001-01-19 | £161,237 |
NP12 0SD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 1,637 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiterose Primary White Rose Way , NP24 6DF | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Phillipstown Primary School Cefn Rhychdir Road , Phillipstown NP24 6XE | - not rated | 2,289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 3,293 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollybush R F C | Hollybush Rugby Club, Banalog Terrace | 497 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.