Meadow Road is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 2AQ 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 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2AH, NP12 2LD, NP12 2AE, NP12 2NG, NP12 2AJ, NP12 2AD, NP12 2NF, NP12 2AB, NP12 2AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 2AQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.8% | 40.1% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 39.1% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 12.4% | -4.3% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.9% | 6.9% | -4.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 45.6% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 26.7% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15.6% | -3.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 15.4% | 7.8% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 4.4% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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.
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 14.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.6% | 22.5% | -18.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 14.2% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 21.6% | 7.5% | 13.4% | 8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 19.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 14.7% | 2.2% | 33.8% | -19.1% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.7% | 97.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.2% | 76.7% | -11.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 33.7% | 13.5% | 20.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 30% | 46.2% | -16.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Road was 45.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.9% lower than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 165th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-07-02 | £174,306 |
| 26 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2013-03-06 | £135,167 |
| 33 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2009-12-16 | £216,205 |
| 20 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,950 | 2007-10-31 | £198,622 |
| 31 Meadow Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2007-06-20 | £145,237 |
NP12 2AQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 63 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 309 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,142 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 1,845 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 2,130 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly Totz Playcentre | Unit 15-19, Block C, Newbridge Road Industrial Estate | 404 yd | |
| @A.M. | Unit 6, Block B, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 612 yd | |
| Penmaen Cafe | Unit 16, Block D - Small Business Centre, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 622 yd | |
| C & S Cafe and Catering Services | Unit 13-14, Block G, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanarth Club | Pontllanfraith Working Mens Club, Llanarth Road | 423 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road | 596 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute | Ex Servicemens Club, Commercial Street | 752 yd | |
| Cwtchers | 45-47 High Street | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sun | Shop Unit, 17a Newbridge Road | 256 yd | |
| Pont Grill & Pizza | Shop Unit, Llanarth Corner, Llanarth Road | 353 yd | |
| Colin's Fish Bar | Colin's Fish Bar, Commercial Street | 817 yd | |
| Wong's Takeaway | 4 Station Buildings | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newbridge Road | 418 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 72.28 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 72.28 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.86 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.