Morrison Street is in Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 1QG 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 Morrison Street, Blackwood, NP12 1QG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1QE, NP12 1QF, NP12 1QQ, NP12 1QH, NP12 1QJ, NP12 1EA, NP12 1EB, NP12 1QD, NP12 1PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 1QG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 54.3% | 52.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1QG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.4% 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 | 39.1% | 45.4% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 35.1% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 45% | 37.7% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 39% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 16.3% | 2.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 25.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 16.3% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 16.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.1% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
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% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.4% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 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 | 74.6% | 76.7% | -2.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morrison Street was 145.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.7% lower than the Blackwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morrison Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blackwood and the 114th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Morrison Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2025-07-04 | £191,408 |
| 11 Morrison Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-01-14 | £181,742 |
| 7 Morrison Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2021-02-26 | £197,717 |
| 24 Morrison Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2020-08-21 | £151,030 |
| 23 Morrison Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2009-05-29 | £124,819 |
NP12 1QG 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.
The percentage of student residents living in NP12 1QG area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 181 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 501 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 965 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,428 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Cafe | 84 High Street | 260 yd | |
| Nicks | Unit 20, The Market Place | 304 yd | |
| The Plaza Cafe Ltd | Plaza Cafe Bar, Blackwood Bus Station | 304 yd | |
| Le Cafe | 103 High Street | 309 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 151 High Street | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Workmens Club | Blackwood Working Mens Club, Woodbine Road | 163 yd | |
| The New Foresters | New Foresters Arms, 110 High Street | 306 yd | |
| Bijou Blackwood | 2-3 The Pier, Hall Street | 323 yd | |
| Studio 54 | 54 High Street | 352 yd | |
| Moose International | Moose Hall, Pentwyn Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hot Goodies | 28 Apollo Way | 259 yd | |
| Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant | 100 High Street | 319 yd | |
| Delicious Pizza & Kebab | 5a, 5 Pentwyn Road | 332 yd | |
| Blackwood Kebab Ltd | Unit, 5a Pentwyn Road | 332 yd | |
| Square Pizza | Unit, 71 High Street | 362 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 304 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Cliff Road | 449 yd | |
| Farm Foods | Unit 2a, Cliff Road | 449 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 901 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 933 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.