Greenwood Road is in Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 1EX 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 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, NP12 1EX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1HQ, NP12 1EU, NP12 1EW, NP12 1ES, NP12 1EY, NP12 1HY, NP12 1ET, NP12 1JA, NP12 1EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 1EX, 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 | 50% | 52.3% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 50% | 47.7% | -2.3% | 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 vicinity of NP12 1EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.9% 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 | 25.7% | 23.3% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.1% | 63.9% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 19.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 8.7% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 39.5% | 38.9% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 38.5% | 5.1% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 19.3% | 15.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.8% | 26.6% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 11% | -3.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 6.4% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.4% | 6.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 25.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4.1% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 95% 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% | 95% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.6% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenwood Road was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenwood Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 115th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,565 | 2024-08-09 | £309,106 |
| 31 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2018-10-19 | £298,045 |
| 31 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £96,000 | 2004-04-05 | £231,747 |
| 36 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2004-03-31 | £269,197 |
| 38 Greenwood Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,995 | 2000-07-28 | £265,602 |
NP12 1EX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP12 1EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 902 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ | - not rated | 1,374 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 1,414 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Crossways Retail Park | 540 yd | |
| Amici | 1 Pentwyn Road | 772 yd | |
| KFC | 1 North Court, High Street | 839 yd | |
| Blackwood Miners Institute | Blackwood Miners Institute, High Street | 841 yd | |
| Subway | 65 High Street | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twynyffald Workmens Club | Twynyffald Social Club, 7-9 Twynyffald Road | 313 yd | |
| Top Club 18 Ltd | Bedwellty Road | 382 yd | |
| Dagger Reform Club | 3 Waun Borfa Road | 490 yd | |
| Central Club & Institute | 93-95 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Moose International | Moose Hall, Pentwyn Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chan’s Fish Bar | 31 Waun Borfa Road | 490 yd | |
| Flames Kebab & Pizza Blackwood | Shop, 89 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 538 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish Bar | 77 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Wing Wai | 91 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 538 yd | |
| Meows | 2 Pentwyn Road | 772 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 943 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 943 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 | 36.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.37 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.37 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 15.85 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.