Bedwellty Road is in Cefn Fforest, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 3HA is located in the Blackwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, Blackwood, NP12 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 1EZ, NP12 1DB, NP12 3LH, NP12 1DP, NP12 1EY, NP12 1EN, NP12 3HB, NP12 3LQ, NP12 3LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 3HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents 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 | 49.6% | 52% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 28.2% | 28.4% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -9.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 47.2% | -5.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.3% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 8.3% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 39.3% | 44.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 32.8% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14% | -4.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 6.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 27.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 8.7% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.3% | 17% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.5% | 5.5% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 19.3% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| White | 98.1% | 99.6% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 98.4% 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 | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedwellty Road was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.9% lower than the Argoed average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedwellty Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Argoed and the 157th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.4%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Mot And Repairs, Unit D Park Service Station Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-02 | £232,669 |
| 120 Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £199,950 | 2022-04-29 | £236,264 |
| Unit A-B Park Service Station Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-12-15 | £131,172 |
| 130 Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-10-22 | £259,340 |
| Unit A-B Park Service Station Bedwellty Road, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £59,501 | 2016-11-28 | £86,437 |
NP12 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 3HA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Fforest Primary School Cefn Fforest Avenue , Cefn Fforest NP12 3JX | - not rated | 588 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blackwood Comprehensive School Ty Isha Terrace , Cen Fforest NP12 1ER | - not rated | 861 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Lewis School Pengam Gilfach , CF81 8LJ | - not rated | 1,092 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilfach Fargoed Primary School Vere Street , Gilfach CF81 8LB | - not rated | 1,261 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Gilfach Fargoed Commercial Street , Gilfach CF81 8JG | - not rated | 1,278 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pengam Curry Ltd | Britannia House, Pengam Road | 536 yd | |
| Dark Arts Kitchen | Unit 27 Bowen Industrial Estate, Aberbargoed | 819 yd | |
| Harveys Cafe & Take Away | Unit 29-30, Bowen Industrial Estate | 909 yd | |
| McDonalds | Crossways Retail Park | 1,012 yd | |
| Katie's Cafe | Unit 14, St Margarets Park, Pengam Road | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Club 18 Ltd | Bedwellty Road | 231 yd | |
| Central Club & Institute | 93-95 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Twynyffald Workmens Club | Twynyffald Social Club, 7-9 Twynyffald Road | 586 yd | |
| Dagger Reform Club | 3 Waun Borfa Road | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing Wai | 91 Cefn-Fforest Avenue | 488 yd | |
| The Avenue Fish Bar | 77 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Flames Kebab & Pizza Blackwood | Shop, 89 Cefn Fforest Avenue | 489 yd | |
| Chan’s Fish Bar | 31 Waun Borfa Road | 676 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 | 35.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.