High Street is in Fleur De Lis, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 3UE 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 High Street, Fleur De Lis, Blackwood, NP12 3UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 3RF, NP12 3UN, NP12 3RQ, NP12 3XU, NP12 3RJ, NP12 3SF, NP12 3UD, NP12 3SE, NP12 3PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP12 3UE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.1% | 49.4% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.6% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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% | 39.4% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 35.5% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 14.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.2% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 41.9% | 43.3% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 27.4% | 28% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -5.6% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 4.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.2% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around NP12 3UE this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29% | 30.3% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 7.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 25.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.4% | 94.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 94.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 93.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.6% | 76.7% | 2.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 100.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% higher than the Cefn Fforest and Pengam average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cefn Fforest and Pengam and the 200th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 1 50 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-06-14 | £201,820 |
| Ladbrokes Ltd High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-10-12 | £121,584 |
| 34 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-05-20 | £210,592 |
| 38 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,750 | 2020-10-08 | £165,276 |
| 38 High Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2012-10-11 | £185,650 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 449 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 706 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 708 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengam Primary School Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 708 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 | 204 yd | |
| Brunchies | Unit A5, Pinewood Court (Block A), St Davids Industrial Estate | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis RFC | 27 High Street | 165 yd | |
| Valley Tavern Limited | 15 High Street | 165 yd | |
| Majors | 1 Fairview | 652 yd | |
| Smiths Arms | Smiths Arms, Commercial Street | 768 yd | |
| Pengam Constitutional Club | 1-2 Hanbury Street | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City Chinese Takeaway | 1 High Street | 165 yd | |
| Stu’s Plaice Ltd | 6 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 22 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 14 High Street | 204 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 30A High Street | 1 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 531 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 | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.