Newbridge Road is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 2AX 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 Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2DS, NP12 2FR, NP12 2DR, NP12 2NG, NP12 2XF, NP12 2AH, NP12 2AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 2AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP12 2AX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 25.2% | 24.8% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -13.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.4% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 9.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.7% | 10.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 44.5% | 44.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 29% | 33% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 15% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 24.1% | 18.7% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.6% | -8.0% | 9.6% | -3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.2% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 7.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 19.9% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 30.3% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 99% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 98.6% | 97.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 97.3% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.8% | 37.2% | 12.6% |
| Christian | 45.9% | 46.2% | -0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbridge Road was 79.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% higher than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newbridge Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 262nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilwern House Newbridge Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-02-25 | £340,106 |
| Cwmbrynar Cottage Newbridge Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £67,500 | 1997-09-12 | £309,793 |
NP12 2AX 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP12 2AX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 166 |
| Retired | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 592 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 2,167 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 2,322 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 | 312 yd | |
| @A.M. | Unit 6, Block B, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 821 yd | |
| Penmaen Cafe | Unit 16, Block D - Small Business Centre, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 853 yd | |
| C & S Cafe and Catering Services | Unit 13-14, Block G, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwtchers | 45-47 High Street | 738 yd | |
| Llanarth Club | Pontllanfraith Working Mens Club, Llanarth Road | 739 yd | |
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 39 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road | 910 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute | Ex Servicemens Club, Commercial Street | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Sun | Shop Unit, 17a Newbridge Road | 563 yd | |
| Pont Grill & Pizza | Shop Unit, Llanarth Corner, Llanarth Road | 674 yd | |
| Indian Ocean | 37a High Street | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newbridge Road | 111 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.