Glasfryn is in Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 1FQ 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 Glasfryn, Blackwood, NP12 1FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1FF, NP12 1GW, NP12 1FT, NP12 1GL, NP12 1GU, NP12 1FS, NP12 1FR, NP12 1GT, NP12 1FP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 1FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.5% | -0.9% | 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 | 28.5% | 39.4% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 48.3% | -10.3% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.9% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 63.8% | 54.5% | -9.3% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 30.2% | 3.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 15.6% | 16.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 7.1% | -10.4% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 9.1% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 24% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 37.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 99% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 96.1% | 95.1% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 95.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.7% | 37.2% | 18.5% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glasfryn was 28.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Blackwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glasfryn has the 4th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blackwood and the 89th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.9%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 Glasfryn, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,950 | 2024-12-13 | £252,768 |
| 1 Glasfryn, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-08-29 | £255,862 |
| 15 Glasfryn, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2023-07-25 | £150,688 |
| 2 Glasfryn, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-11-09 | £217,214 |
| 11 Glasfryn, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-10-20 | £175,105 |
NP12 1FQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 139 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 278 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 784 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Perfect Catering Limited | Cefn Glas, Maes-Y-Coed | 308 yd | |
| Woodies | Gravel Lane | 578 yd | |
| The Plaza Cafe Ltd | Plaza Cafe Bar, Blackwood Bus Station | 588 yd | |
| Nicks | Unit 20, The Market Place | 588 yd | |
| Big Dog Coffee Co | Shop Unit, 138-140 High Street | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Lodge | Brewers Lodge, Gordon Road | 321 yd | |
| Blackwood Town Cricket Club | Blackwood Cricket Club, Gordon Road | 337 yd | |
| Blackwood Workmens Club | Blackwood Working Mens Club, Woodbine Road | 524 yd | |
| The New Foresters | New Foresters Arms, 110 High Street | 619 yd | |
| Blackwood Stars RFC | Former St John's Ambulance Hall, Gordon Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hot Goodies | 28 Apollo Way | 311 yd | |
| Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant | 100 High Street | 619 yd | |
| New Yummies | 134 High Street | 665 yd | |
| Linda's House | 166 High Street | 665 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs | 174 High Street | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 470 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 588 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 874 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 874 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 969 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 41 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.94 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.94 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.11 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.