Castle Street is in Fleur De Lis, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 3UH 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 Castle Street, Fleur De Lis, Blackwood, NP12 3UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 3UG, NP12 3UJ, NP12 3TS, NP12 3SQ, NP12 3SH, NP12 3UU, NP12 3SG, NP2 1UY, NP12 3UY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP12 3UH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.3% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.7% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.6% | 34.2% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 47.7% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6.2% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 9.5% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 45.8% | 49.1% | 3.3% | 48.4% | 0.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 26.6% | -6.2% | 33.6% | -7.0% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 17.7% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 5.5% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 29% | 19.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 15.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.4% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 19.8% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 32.1% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 99% | 97.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.5% | 97.9% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 98.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.1% | 37.2% | 13.9% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Street was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the Cefn Fforest and Pengam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cefn Fforest and Pengam and the 206th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diosg Castle Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-05-09 | £425,800 |
| 36 Castle Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £431,000 | 2022-06-16 | £486,553 |
| Castle Inn Castle Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-11-22 | £288,632 |
| 46 Castle Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2020-06-30 | £190,073 |
| Diosg Castle Street, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £306,000 | 2019-10-30 | £436,372 |
NP12 3UH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur-De-Lys Primary School School Street , Fleur-De-Lys NP12 3UX | - not rated | 332 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 509 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 720 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Derwendeg Primary School Hengoed Road , Cefn Hengoed CF82 7HP | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 1,129 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 | 620 yd | |
| Midshire Catering Services at Nordam | 3 Hawtin Park | 838 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleur De Lis RFC | 27 High Street | 589 yd | |
| Valley Tavern Limited | 15 High Street | 589 yd | |
| Majors | 1 Fairview | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New City Chinese Takeaway | 1 High Street | 589 yd | |
| Stu’s Plaice Ltd | 6 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 22 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 14 High Street | 620 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 30A High Street | 425 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 777 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 30.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 30.3% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 34.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.