Upland Road is in Pontllanfraith, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 2ND 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 Upland Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 2NE, NP12 2NB, NP12 2NA, NP12 2AJ, NP12 2NF, NP12 2GH, NP12 2LS, NP12 2AL, NP12 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP12 2ND has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 26.8% | 29.8% | 3.0% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 47.3% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 46.4% | 41.1% | -5.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 39.7% | 9.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 11.3% | -7.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 19.4% | -12.9% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 10.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 17.1% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 16.3% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.1% | 97.1% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.1% | 96.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upland Road was 25.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.6% lower than the Pontllanfraith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Upland Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pontllanfraith and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Upland Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-05-20 | £156,146 |
| 25 Upland Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2022-12-09 | £172,509 |
| 34 Upland Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2016-06-28 | £143,960 |
| 45 Upland Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2013-08-01 | £184,746 |
| 30 Upland Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,000 | 2010-04-26 | £66,934 |
NP12 2ND 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontllanfraith Primary School Penmaen Road , Pontllanfraith NP12 2DN | - not rated | 552 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Libanus Primary School Libanus Rd , Blackwood NP12 1EH | - not rated | 1,350 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT | - not rated | 1,611 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Primary School Forest Hill, The Bryn , Pontllanfraith NP12 2PL | - not rated | 1,720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA | - not rated | 2,361 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jelly Totz Playcentre | Unit 15-19, Block C, Newbridge Road Industrial Estate | 758 yd | |
| Penmaen Cafe | Unit 16, Block D - Small Business Centre, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 875 yd | |
| @A.M. | Unit 6, Block B, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 888 yd | |
| C & S Cafe and Catering Services | Unit 13-14, Block G, Penmaen Industrial Estate | 1,092 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanarth Club | Pontllanfraith Working Mens Club, Llanarth Road | 529 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Rugby Club | Pontllanfraith Rugby Club, Tram Road | 676 yd | |
| Pontllanfraith Ex Servicemans Club and Institute | Ex Servicemens Club, Commercial Street | 732 yd | |
| Bird in Hand | Bryn Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pont Grill & Pizza | Shop Unit, Llanarth Corner, Llanarth Road | 361 yd | |
| Golden Sun | Shop Unit, 17a Newbridge Road | 466 yd | |
| Colin's Fish Bar | Colin's Fish Bar, Commercial Street | 753 yd | |
| Wong's Takeaway | 4 Station Buildings | 853 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Newbridge Road | 680 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 | 48.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.02 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.02 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.