Meadow Road is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 2AG is located in the Pontllanfraith electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2AL, NP12 2AF, NP12 2AE, NP12 2LG, NP12 2LQ, NP12 2LB, NP12 2LH, NP12 2NB, NP12 2LZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 2AG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 2AG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% 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 | 37.4% | 43.9% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 34.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.4% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 7.6% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.6% | 27.4% | -7.2% | 48.4% | -21.0% |
| Good health | 28% | 42.2% | 14.2% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 24.5% | 18.5% | -6.0% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 8.2% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around NP12 2AG this area, 29.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.3% | 29.2% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 18.2% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.3% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 15.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.9% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 37.4% | 13.5% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.8% | 37.2% | 18.6% |
| Christian | 34.2% | 46.2% | -12.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 60.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Meadow Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 234th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-08-16 | £170,209 |
| 49 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2023-10-09 | £143,696 |
| 5 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-06-28 | £136,179 |
| 49 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2016-08-08 | £123,051 |
| 9 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2016-02-26 | £146,624 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 243 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - 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 | 1,406 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 1,624 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 2,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penmaen Cafe | Unit 16, Block D - Small Business Centre, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 563 yd | |
| @A.M. | Unit 6, Block B, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 577 yd | |
| Jelly Totz Playcentre | Unit 15-19, Block C, Newbridge Road Industrial Estate | 593 yd | |
| C & S Cafe and Catering Services | Unit 13-14, Block G, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanarth Club | Pontllanfraith Working Mens Club, Llanarth Road | 243 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road | 412 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute | Ex Servicemens Club, Commercial Street | 539 yd | |
| Bird in Hand | Bryn Road | 961 yd | |
| The Bumble Bee | Unit 8, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont Grill & Pizza | Shop Unit, Llanarth Corner, Llanarth Road | 131 yd | |
| Golden Sun | Shop Unit, 17a Newbridge Road | 156 yd | |
| Colin's Fish Bar | Colin's Fish Bar, Commercial Street | 598 yd | |
| Wong's Takeaway | 4 Station Buildings | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newbridge Road | 640 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 1,064 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 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.