Brynglas Avenue is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 2DD 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 Brynglas Avenue, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2NN, NP12 2DE, NP12 2BX, NP12 2DF, NP12 2BU, NP12 2EA, NP12 2NW, NP12 2DB, NP2 2BR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 2DD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.8% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 49.2% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2DD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 38.7% | 46.9% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 31% | -8.9% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 41.3% | 43.4% | 2.1% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 34.4% | 1.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.5% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 2DD this area, 33.9% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.3% | 33.9% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 13.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 14.8% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.3% | 18.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.7% | 98% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 99.2% | 98.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 76.7% | -10.0% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 32.2% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 71.9% | 37.2% | 34.7% |
| Christian | 20.2% | 46.2% | -26.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brynglas Avenue was 129.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% higher than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brynglas Avenue has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 137th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 12.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Brynglas Avenue, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-09-18 | £151,809 |
| 44 Brynglas Avenue, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2022-06-17 | £173,831 |
| 69 Brynglas Avenue, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-10-31 | £178,827 |
| 71 Brynglas Avenue, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2017-09-29 | £165,017 |
| 71 Brynglas Avenue, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2016-06-24 | £160,897 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 637 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 699 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 947 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 1,837 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 | 958 yd | |
| C & S Cafe and Catering Services | Unit 13-14, Block G, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 1,008 yd | |
| @A.M. | Unit 6, Block B, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand | Bryn Road | 196 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute | Ex Servicemens Club, Commercial Street | 409 yd | |
| Islwyn Indoor Bowls Centre | Islwyn Indoor Bowls Centre, Gelli Lane | 524 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road | 620 yd | |
| Llanarth Club | Pontllanfraith Working Mens Club, Llanarth Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wong's Takeaway | 4 Station Buildings | 262 yd | |
| Jade Garden Ltd | Shop 1, 5 The Circle, Manor Road | 303 yd | |
| Colin's Fish Bar | Colin's Fish Bar, Commercial Street | 330 yd | |
| Pont Grill & Pizza | Shop Unit, Llanarth Corner, Llanarth Road | 797 yd | |
| Golden Sun | Shop Unit, 17a Newbridge Road | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Shop Unit, 3-4 The Circle, Manor Road | 314 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 | 54 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.