Dolwyddelan Close is in Grove Park, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 1GG 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 Dolwyddelan Close, Grove Park, Blackwood, NP12 1GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1GJ, NP12 1GF, NP12 1GE, NP12 1GD, NP12 1GH, NP12 1DQ, NP12 1JH, NP12 1GN, NP12 1GP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP12 1GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 49.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 1GG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 24.4% | 27.1% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 56.9% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 9.8% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.1% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 47.9% | 41.8% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.2% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 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 | 16.5% | 25.9% | 9.4% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 5.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 13.3% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 18.4% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 39% | 29.7% | -9.3% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 97.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 98.4% | 97.8% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 98.1% | 97.5% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.7% | 37.2% | 10.5% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dolwyddelan Close was 50.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.8% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dolwyddelan Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 192nd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Dolwyddelan Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2019-09-20 | £384,854 |
| 5 Dolwyddelan Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2002-07-12 | £445,283 |
| 4 Dolwyddelan Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2001-05-03 | £610,131 |
| 4 Dolwyddelan Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 1998-04-17 | £572,863 |
NP12 1GG 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 78 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,022 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bro Sannan Ty Fry Road , Aberbargoed CF81 9FN | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ | - not rated | 1,870 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 | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Golf Club | Blackwood Golf Club,, Lon Pennant | 490 yd | |
| Top Club 18 Ltd | Bedwellty Road | 916 yd | |
| The Rock | The Rock, Tredegar Road | 930 yd | |
| Twynyffald Workmens Club | Twynyffald Social Club, 7-9 Twynyffald Road | 1,059 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.