Severn Road is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 2GA 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 Severn Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2GA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2FT, NP12 2FY, NP12 2FU, NP12 2FW, NP12 2FZ, NP12 2GB, NP12 2QQ, NP12 2PG, NP12 2NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 2GA is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.8% | 46.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.2% | 53.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2GA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.3% 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 | 17.8% | 28.2% | 10.4% | 37.9% | -9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.6% | 58.3% | -9.3% | 44.2% | 14.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 2.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 48.8% | 44.4% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 38% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.5% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 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 | 18.3% | 15.8% | -2.5% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.2% | -8.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 20% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 6.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 4.7% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.9% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.7% 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 | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 95.1% | -3.4% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53% | 37.2% | 15.8% |
| Christian | 44% | 46.2% | -2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Severn Road was 11.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Severn Road has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 21st lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Severn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-04-03 | £239,606 |
| 36 Severn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,050 | 2022-06-30 | £245,936 |
| 3 Severn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2021-08-10 | £304,495 |
| 2 Severn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2021-07-09 | £186,756 |
| 16 Severn Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-01-24 | £321,877 |
NP12 2GA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2GA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 448 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 488 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,369 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midshire Catering Services at Nordam | 3 Hawtin Park | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand | Bryn Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden Ltd | Shop 1, 5 The Circle, Manor Road | 621 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | Shop Unit, 3-4 The Circle, Manor Road | 609 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 1,054 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.