Pentwyn Road is in Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 1HW 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 Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, NP12 1HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1HR, NP12 1HL, NP12 1JG, NP12 1JD, NP12 1JB, NP12 1JF, NP12 1HS, NP12 1BE, NP12 1JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 1HW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55% 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 | 53.8% | 55% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 4.0% |
| Male | 46.2% | 45% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -4.0% |
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 | 31.1% | 39.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 39.2% | -10.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 7.2% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 42.4% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 35.3% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 13% | -8.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 34.2% | 21.6% | -12.6% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 12.2% | 0.8% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 12.6% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 29.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.9% | 76.7% | 6.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.5% | 37.2% | 22.3% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pentwyn Road was 7.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.2% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pentwyn Road has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 7th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cae-Bach Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-11-22 | £260,452 |
| Wynward Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-06-11 | £251,991 |
| Hazeldene Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,995 | 2013-04-10 | £252,594 |
| Wynward Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-05-04 | £305,950 |
| Wynward Pentwyn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2008-07-28 | £252,802 |
NP12 1HW 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 333 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 924 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 1,833 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 | 64 yd | |
| Amici | 1 Pentwyn Road | 207 yd | |
| KFC | 1 North Court, High Street | 251 yd | |
| Blackwood Miners Institute | Blackwood Miners Institute, High Street | 273 yd | |
| Subway | 65 High Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moose International | Moose Hall, Pentwyn Road | 207 yd | |
| Studio 54 | 54 High Street | 320 yd | |
| The Sirhowy | 61-63 High Street | 339 yd | |
| Islwyn Masonic Hall | Masonic Lodge, Cliff Road | 356 yd | |
| Bijou Blackwood | 2-3 The Pier, Hall Street | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meows | 2 Pentwyn Road | 207 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Domino's Pizza, Unit 3 North Court | 251 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 5a, 5 Pentwyn Road | 321 yd | |
| Blackwood Kebab Ltd | Unit, 5a Pentwyn Road | 321 yd | |
| New Red Chilli | 67, 65-73 High Street | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 356 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 356 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 659 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.