Glanhowy Road is in Wyllie, Blackwood and in Islwyn district. NP12 2HW is located in the Ynysddu electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Glanhowy Road, Wyllie, Blackwood, NP12 2HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2HL, NP12 2NH, NP12 2HH, NP12 2HU, NP12 2HJ, NP12 2HQ, NP12 2HP, NP12 2HN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 2HW is primarily male, with 54% 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 | 45.9% | 46% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 54.1% | 54% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 34.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 46.6% | 1.4% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 45.5% | 42.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.5% | -3.3% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 19.3% | 4.1% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 24.5% | 25% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 10.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 14.1% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 16.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.3% | 25.5% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.2% | -2.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.2% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
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 | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 97.5% | 97.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.8% | 13.5% | 6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.9% | 37.2% | 15.7% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glanhowy Road was 26.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.9% lower than the Crosskeys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Glanhowy Road has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Crosskeys and the 74th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 83.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Glanhowy Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-12-20 | £170,379 |
| 34 Glanhowy Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2020-02-17 | £254,806 |
| 38 Glanhowy Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2018-09-07 | £208,977 |
| 47 Glanhowy Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2017-12-15 | £151,517 |
| 32 Glanhowy Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2016-07-06 | £220,902 |
NP12 2HW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NP12 2HW 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,453 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ynysddu Primary School High Street , Ynysddu NP11 7JH | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Maesycwmmer Primary School Tabor Road , Maesycwmmer CF82 7PU | - not rated | 2,296 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islwyn Inn | Islwyn Inn, Glanhowy Road | 155 yd | |
| Islwyn Indoor Bowls Centre | Islwyn Indoor Bowls Centre, Gelli Lane | 978 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 33.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.