Beaumaris Way is in Grove Park, Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 1DF is located in the Blackwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beaumaris Way, Grove Park, Blackwood, NP12 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1GA, NP12 1GB, NP12 1DE, NP12 1GQ, NP12 1HH, NP12 1GP, NP12 1GN, NP12 1DP, NP12 1HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 1DF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.4% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.6% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP12 1DF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 68% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.4% | 19.8% | -2.6% | 37.9% | -18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 68% | 4.7% | 44.2% | 23.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 6.4% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 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 | 51.1% | 51.8% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 30% | 29.2% | -0.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.3% | -4.5% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 15% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.5% | 41% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.4% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 99.4% 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 | 99.8% | 99.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.8% | 99.4% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.9% | 37.2% | 0.7% |
| Christian | 57.7% | 46.2% | 11.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaumaris Way was 42.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.5% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Beaumaris Way has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 149th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 Beaumaris Way, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-04-17 | £445,783 |
| 49 Beaumaris Way, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-09-20 | £274,945 |
| 155 Beaumaris Way, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2023-11-24 | £230,966 |
| 163 Beaumaris Way, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2023-06-16 | £436,544 |
| 75A Beaumaris Way, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-09-30 | £195,183 |
NP12 1DF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP12 1DF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 138 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Education | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 829 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 850 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ | - not rated | 1,451 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 1,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengam Curry Ltd | Britannia House, Pengam Road | 877 yd | |
| McDonalds | Crossways Retail Park | 884 yd | |
| Dark Arts Kitchen | Unit 27 Bowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed | 891 yd | |
| Harveys Cafe & Take Away | Unit 29-30, Bowen Industrial Estate | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Club 18 Ltd | Bedwellty Road | 512 yd | |
| Twynyffald Workmens Club | Twynyffald Social Club, 7-9 Twynyffald Road | 739 yd | |
| Central Club & Institute | 93-95 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 785 yd | |
| Blackwood Golf Club | Blackwood Golf Club,, Lon Pennant | 788 yd | |
| Dagger Reform Club | 3 Waun Borfa Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wai | 91 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 785 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish Bar | 77 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 785 yd | |
| Flames Kebab & Pizza Blackwood | Shop, 89 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 785 yd | |
| Chan’s Fish Bar | 31 Waun Borfa Road | 886 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 | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.