Hall Street is in Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 1PA 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 Hall Street, Blackwood, NP12 1PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1NZ, NP12 1NX, NP12 1AX, NP12 1NW, NP12 1NY, NP12 1AP, NP12 1AT, NP12 1AL, NP12 1AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 1PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP12 1PA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 42.7% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 35.3% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.1% | 37.5% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -10.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 43.3% | 11.1% | 33.6% | 9.7% |
| Fair health | 17% | 13% | -4.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 9.3% | 5% | -4.3% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 27.1% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 7.5% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.3% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 22% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 21.5% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.8% | 96.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 96.9% | 96.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hall Street was 204.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% higher than the Blackwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hall Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blackwood and the 56th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Hall Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-06-18 | £151,610 |
| 25 Hall Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-05-03 | £200,765 |
| 23 Hall Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £57,050 | 2004-04-16 | £137,991 |
NP12 1PA 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 608 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 732 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,403 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caesars | 171 High Street | 177 yd | |
| McKenzies Cafe | Top Floor Flat, 185 High Street | 177 yd | |
| Bistro 8 | Park Terrace | 179 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 150 High Street | 190 yd | |
| Big Dog Coffee Co | Shop Unit, 138-140 High Street | 238 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood RFC | Blackwood Rugby Club, Hall Street | 145 yd | |
| Maxime Cinema | Maxime Cinema, High Street | 190 yd | |
| Moggridge Arms | 142 High Street | 190 yd | |
| Blackwood Stars RFC | Former St John's Ambulance Hall, Gordon Road | 239 yd | |
| The New Foresters | New Foresters Arms, 110 High Street | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Palace | 27 Bridge Street | 80 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit B, 201 High Street | 167 yd | |
| Blackwood Favourite Ltd | 231 High Street | 174 yd | |
| New Yummies | 134 High Street | 190 yd | |
| Linda's House | 166 High Street | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 294 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 491 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 507 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 507 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.