Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, NP12 3FT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 3FT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 57.9% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.9%	57.9%	2.0%	51.0%	6.9%
Male	44.1%	42.1%	-2.0%	49.0%	-6.9%

Partnership Status

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 3FT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50% 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	49.3%	50%	0.7%	37.9%	12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	33.6%	32.5%	-1.1%	44.2%	-11.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Separated	2.3%	2.1%	-0.2%	2.2%	-0.1%
Divorced	13.5%	12.3%	-1.2%	9.1%	3.2%
Widowed	1.3%	1.7%	0.4%	6.1%	-4.4%

Health

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	50%	52.8%	2.8%	48.4%	4.4%
Good health	30.4%	25%	-5.4%	33.6%	-8.6%
Fair health	12.8%	15.4%	2.6%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	4.8%	4.7%	-0.1%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	2%	2.1%	0.1%	1.2%	0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 22.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	33.9%	23.6%	-10.3%	18.2%	5.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.1%	11.6%	-7.5%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.4%	14%	-2.4%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	2.7%	1.1%	5.3%	-2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	19.9%	9.7%	16.9%	3.0%
Degree or Similar	16.4%	22.9%	6.5%	33.8%	-10.9%
Other	2.3%	5.1%	2.8%	2.8%	2.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	3.1%	-1.9%
Other Asian	0.2%	1.4%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	97.6%	95.3%	-2.3%	81.4%	13.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	96.7%	95.3%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	1.3%	2.1%	0.8%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	2.1%	1.2%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.5%	0.3%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.7%	95.1%	-1.6%	83.2%	11.9%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.3%	1.6%	2.9%	-0.6%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0.2%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.7%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.4%	76.7%	-10.3%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Poland	1.4%	1.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
South-East Asia	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
No passport held	31.3%	13.5%	17.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	69.9%	37.2%	32.7%
Christian	23.5%	46.2%	-22.7%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Sikh	1.2%	0.9%	0.3%
Other religion	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Not answered	2.3%	6.0%	-3.7%

Safety

Is Golwg Y Bont Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Golwg Y Bont was 236.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 137.9% higher than the Cefn Fforest and Pengam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Golwg Y Bont has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cefn Fforest and Pengam and the 40th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 148.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP12 3FT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Golwg Y Bont are based on 81 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Caerphilly.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, NP12 3FT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP12 3FT

Average Price
£307,714

Semi-Detached
£221,405

Terraced
£294,526

Detached
£313,899

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Golwg Y Bont

Average Price
£309,476

Semi-Detached
£220,862

Terraced
£252,415

Detached
£317,890

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Golwg Y BontStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2024-02-02	£280,843
9 Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2022-08-01	£340,252
15 Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£299,950	2022-04-11	£348,340
28 Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£120,000	2021-12-03	£143,865
21 Golwg Y Bont, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building	£232,000	2021-07-13	£285,852

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP12 3FT

Employment

The percentage of student residents living in NP12 3FT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	99
Part-Time Employee	36
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Looking after home or family	30
Student (economically inactive)	20
Retired	17
Self-Employed	16
Unemployed	16
Other	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	28
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	22
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Education	16
Construction	12
Other	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ	- not rated	454 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX	- not rated	820 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blackwood Primary School Apollo Way , NP12 1WA	- not rated	826 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Penllwyn Primary School Fleur-De-Lys Avenue , Pontllanfraith NP12 2NT	- not rated	1,026 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX	- not rated	1,191 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Just Perfect Catering Limited	Cefn Glas, Maes-Y-Coed		490 yd
Midshire Catering Services at Nordam	3 Hawtin Park		856 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brewers Lodge	Brewers Lodge, Gordon Road	475 yd
Blackwood Town Cricket Club	Blackwood Cricket Club, Gordon Road	708 yd
Majors	1 Fairview	839 yd
Fleur De Lis RFC	27 High Street	1,074 yd
Valley Tavern Limited	15 High Street	1,074 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Red Hot Goodies	28 Apollo Way		808 yd
New City Chinese Takeaway	1 High Street		1,074 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	Unit C, Highfields Way		195 yd
One Stop	30A High Street		994 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP12 3FT postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	46.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	49.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.22 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.22 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP12 3FT