Mynyddislwyn, Blackwood, NP12 2BD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 2BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.7%	50.3%	1.6%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	51.3%	49.7%	-1.6%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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 2BD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.9% 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	30.2%	28.1%	-2.1%	37.9%	-9.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51.4%	52.9%	1.5%	44.2%	8.7%
Married: Same sex	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.3%	0.9%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	9.7%	11.1%	1.4%	9.1%	2.0%
Widowed	6.1%	7%	0.9%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	56.2%	45.1%	-11.1%	48.4%	-3.3%
Good health	29.6%	36.1%	6.5%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	9.5%	14.5%	5.0%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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	23%	17.8%	-5.2%	18.2%	-0.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.7%	8.1%	-3.6%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.5%	14.2%	0.7%	13.4%	0.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.8%	3.0%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.6%	18.3%	3.7%	16.9%	1.4%
Degree or Similar	30%	33.3%	3.3%	33.8%	-0.5%
Other	3.4%	1.5%	-1.9%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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)
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Mixed White and African	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.5%	0.7%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	98.4%	98.1%	-0.3%	81.4%	16.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.3% 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	99.3%	99.3%	0.0%	83.2%	16.1%
European Union	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%
Oceania	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	99.3%	0.0%	83.2%	16.1%
10+ Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	9.8%	-9.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	2.9%	-2.4%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86%	76.7%	9.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Oceania	0.2%	0.1%	0.1%
No passport held	13.6%	13.5%	0.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	54.9%	37.2%	17.7%
Christian	40.2%	46.2%	-6.0%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is NP12 2BD dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP12 2BD was 39.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.2% lower than the Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

NP12 2BD has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Newbridge and the 135th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,700

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP12 2BD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 4/10 (below average )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Mynyddislwyn, Blackwood, NP12 2BD

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP12 2BD

Average Price
£364,145

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£447,732

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£196,972

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NP12 2BD

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Church Farm, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-08-01	£192,912
Pennar Farm, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2017-01-16	£479,984
Yr Hen Llaethdy, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£249,999	2017-01-16	£413,778
Yr Hen Llaethdy, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2001-08-24	£219,721

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP12 2BD

Employment

NP12 2BD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	170
Retired	129
Part-Time Employee	48
Self-Employed	44
Long-Term Sick or disabled	22
Student (economically inactive)	19
Looking after home or family	15
Other	13
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	49
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Human health and social work activities	27
Education	27
Construction	22
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Other	17
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Information and communication	7
Real estate activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN	- not rated	1,505 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Newbridge School Bridge Street , Newbridge NP11 5FR	- not rated	2,099 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH	- not rated	2,303 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Abercarn Primary School Chapel of Ease , Abercarn NP11 5LH	- not rated	2,403 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ	- not rated	2,472 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Three Horseshoes	Three Horseshoes, 39 High Street		486 yd
Cwtchers	45-47 High Street		502 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Indian Ocean	37a High Street		550 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sainsbury's	Newbridge Road		899 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP12 2BD postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s	40.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s	40.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	40.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	40.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP12 2BD