Woodbine Road is in Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 1QF 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 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, NP12 1QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1QH, NP12 1EA, NP12 1QG, NP12 1EB, NP12 1QE, NP12 1QJ, NP12 1DZ, NP12 1QN, NP12 1QL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 1QF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 1QF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 28.5% | 34% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.1% | 53% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 6.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 46.7% | 4.0% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 31.6% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 12.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 31.4% | 27.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 9.4% | -9.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 17.3% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 26.4% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.7% | 100% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 97.7% | 95.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 95.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 20.4% | 13.5% | 6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.1% | 37.2% | 27.9% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodbine Road was 73.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.8% lower than the Blackwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Woodbine Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blackwood and the 283rd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2024-10-28 | £100,028 |
| 48 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-03-22 | £185,470 |
| 46 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-02-16 | £131,728 |
| 20 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-09-09 | £181,505 |
| 41 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,500 | 2021-09-17 | £179,501 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 202 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 595 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 881 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 1,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicks | Unit 20, The Market Place | 240 yd | |
| The Plaza Cafe Ltd | Plaza Cafe Bar, Blackwood Bus Station | 240 yd | |
| Square Cafe | 84 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Woodies | Gravel Lane | 257 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 151 High Street | 286 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Workmens Club | Blackwood Working Mens Club, Woodbine Road | 127 yd | |
| The New Foresters | New Foresters Arms, 110 High Street | 253 yd | |
| Bijou Blackwood | 2-3 The Pier, Hall Street | 319 yd | |
| Studio 54 | 54 High Street | 388 yd | |
| Maxime Cinema | Maxime Cinema, High Street | 406 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant | 100 High Street | 261 yd | |
| Red Hot Goodies | 28 Apollo Way | 304 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 5a, 5 Pentwyn Road | 370 yd | |
| Blackwood Kebab Ltd | Unit, 5a Pentwyn Road | 370 yd | |
| Square Pizza | Unit, 71 High Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 240 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 475 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 475 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 843 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 861 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 | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.5 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 | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.