St Davids Close is in Libanus Fields, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 2FE 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 St Davids Close, Libanus Fields, Blackwood, NP12 2FE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2FD, NP12 2FA, NP12 2FP, NP12 1WX, NP12 2FN, NP12 2ER, NP12 1WR, NP12 1WU, NP12 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP12 2FE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 2FE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.2% 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 | 31.2% | 33.1% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.5% | 51.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.7% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 | 59% | 49.9% | -9.1% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 33.2% | 4.1% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.7% | 11.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.6% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 2.5% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 4.9% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 13.6% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 17.1% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 41.8% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 8.0% |
| Other | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.8% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 96.8% | 97.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 97.6% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.6% | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| Christian | 44.2% | 46.2% | -2.0% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Davids Close was 16.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.9% lower than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Davids Close has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 34th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 St Davids Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-01 | £311,561 |
| 16 St Davids Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-09 | £240,177 |
| 3 St Davids Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-12-30 | £239,775 |
| 17 St Davids Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-06-14 | £287,432 |
| 15 St Davids Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-06-01 | £200,263 |
NP12 2FE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Education | 37 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 495 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,073 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 1,149 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley | 150 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Woodies | Gravel Lane | 875 yd | |
| McKenzies Cafe | Top Floor Flat, 185 High Street | 882 yd | |
| Just Perfect Catering Limited | Cefn Glas, Maes-Y-Coed | 882 yd | |
| Caesars | 171 High Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewers Lodge | Brewers Lodge, Gordon Road | 354 yd | |
| Blackwood Town Cricket Club | Blackwood Cricket Club, Gordon Road | 403 yd | |
| The Bumble Bee | Unit 8, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 767 yd | |
| Blackwood Stars RFC | Former St John's Ambulance Hall, Gordon Road | 769 yd | |
| Maxime Cinema | Maxime Cinema, High Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwood Favourite Ltd | 231 High Street | 827 yd | |
| New Yummies | 134 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Linda's House | 166 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs | 174 High Street | 828 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Unit B, 201 High Street | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 512 yd | |
| Aldi | Unit 1, Blackwood Gate Retail Park | 767 yd | |
| Iceland | 12 The Market Place | 915 yd | |
| One Stop | Shop Unit, 3-4 The Circle, Manor Road | 920 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.