NP12 3RN is in Fleur De Lis, Blackwood and Caerphilly district. NP12 3RN is located in the Cefn Fforest and Pengam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Islwyn. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fleur De Lis, Blackwood, NP12 3RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 3RL, NP12 3RH, NP12 3RY, NP12 3SN, NP12 3RW, NP12 3RP, NP12 3PY, NP12 3RJ, NP12 3SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 3RN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.1% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.9% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 3RN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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 | 25.9% | 34% | 8.1% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 51.8% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 33.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 11.4% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 16.7% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 17% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.6% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.5% | 97.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.2% | 98.5% | 2.3% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 98.5% | 3.1% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.2% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56% | 37.2% | 18.8% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP12 3RN was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Cefn Fforest and Pengam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP12 3RN has the 4th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cefn Fforest and Pengam and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.9%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Red Cross Villas, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £207,500 | 2021-01-15 | £276,408 |
| 2 Red Cross Villas, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,150 | 2017-10-25 | £243,030 |
| Red Cross Bungalow, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-05-01 | £261,443 |
| Red Cross Bungalow, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2005-01-31 | £399,731 |
NP12 3RN 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 | 151 |
| Retired | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengam Primary School Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 681 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 704 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee @ Style | The Style Shop Hairdressers, 12 High Street | 382 yd | |
| Brunchies | Unit A5, Pinewood Court (Block A), St Davids Industrial Estate | 723 yd | |
| Just Perfect Catering Limited | Cefn Glas, Maes-Y-Coed | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis RFC | 27 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Valley Tavern Limited | 15 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Majors | 1 Fairview | 445 yd | |
| Smiths Arms | Smiths Arms, Commercial Street | 771 yd | |
| Pengam Constitutional Club | 1-2 Hanbury Street | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City Chinese Takeaway | 1 High Street | 325 yd | |
| Stu’s Plaice Ltd | 6 High Street | 382 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 22 High Street | 382 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 14 High Street | 382 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 30A High Street | 277 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 792 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit C, Highfields Way | 943 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.