The Fairways, Blackwood, NP12 1HX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 1HX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.2%	1.4%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	50.2%	48.8%	-1.4%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 1HX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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%	26.4%	4.4%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	62.9%	58.6%	-4.3%	44.2%	14.4%
Married: Same sex	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	1.1%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	4.6%	4.2%	-0.4%	9.1%	-4.9%
Widowed	8.1%	8.8%	0.7%	6.1%	2.7%

Health

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	48.1%	52%	3.9%	48.4%	3.6%
Good health	31%	30.7%	-0.3%	33.6%	-2.9%
Fair health	14.1%	12.8%	-1.3%	12.7%	0.1%
Bad health	5.4%	3.4%	-2.0%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	1.3%	1%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 43.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12%	12.7%	0.7%	18.2%	-5.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.4%	8.8%	-6.6%	9.6%	-0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.2%	0.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	5.4%	3.5%	-1.9%	5.3%	-1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.6%	15%	3.4%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	38.2%	43.1%	4.9%	33.8%	9.3%
Other	3.9%	2.7%	-1.2%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0.7%	1.7%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	94.9%	97%	2.1%	81.4%	15.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.3% 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%	98.3%	1.3%	83.2%	15.1%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	98.3%	1.3%	83.2%	15.1%
10+ Years	0%	1.7%	1.7%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.6%	76.7%	10.9%
No passport held	12.4%	13.5%	-1.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.8%	37.2%	2.6%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is The Fairways Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fairways was 303.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 277.7% higher than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

The Fairways has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 15th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 132.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£38,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in NP12 1HX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 5/10 (average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on The Fairways are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for The Fairways, Blackwood, NP12 1HX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP12 1HX

Average Price
£772,062

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£772,062

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for The Fairways

Average Price
£689,482

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£689,482

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on The FairwaysStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Derrylands The Fairways, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£695,000	2022-09-30	£746,113
Derrylands The Fairways, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2017-01-09	£537,913
Greenmeadow The Fairways, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£440,000	2016-07-20	£716,961
Greenmeadow The Fairways, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2007-02-16	£516,593
Quinton The Fairways, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£314,000	2004-09-16	£619,163

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP12 1HX

Employment

NP12 1HX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1HX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	97
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	22
Self-Employed	21
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Unemployed	9
Looking after home or family	8
Student (economically inactive)	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	21
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	17
Construction	16
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	7
Information and communication	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Transport and storage	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER	- not rated	498 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX	- not rated	926 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA	- not rated	976 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH	- not rated	1,764 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ	- not rated	1,834 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Crossways Retail Park	318 yd
KFC	1 North Court, High Street	528 yd
Amici	1 Pentwyn Road	579 yd
Blackwood Miners Institute	Blackwood Miners Institute, High Street	639 yd
Subway	65 High Street	697 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blackwood Golf Club	Blackwood Golf Club,, Lon Pennant	434 yd
Moose International	Moose Hall, Pentwyn Road	579 yd
Studio 54	54 High Street	687 yd
The Sirhowy	61-63 High Street	697 yd
Islwyn Masonic Hall	Masonic Lodge, Cliff Road	699 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Domino's Pizza	Domino's Pizza, Unit 3 North Court	528 yd
Meows	2 Pentwyn Road	579 yd
Delicious Pizza & Kebab	5a, 5 Pentwyn Road	691 yd
Blackwood Kebab Ltd	Unit, 5a Pentwyn Road	691 yd
New Red Chilli	67, 65-73 High Street	697 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda	Asda, Cliff Road	699 yd
Farm Foods	Unit 2a, Cliff Road	699 yd
Iceland	12 The Market Place	1,034 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP12 1HX postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP12 1HX