James Close is in Fleur De Lis, Blackwood and in Caerphilly district. NP12 3WS 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 James Close, Fleur De Lis, Blackwood, NP12 3WS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP12 3XS, NP12 3XU, NP12 3UB, NP12 3UD, NP12 3UN, CF82 8AL, NP12 3UE, CF82 8AN, NP12 3RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP12 3WS, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 47.4% | -1.5% | 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 | 23% | 31.6% | 8.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 45.3% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 7.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 13.9% | 14.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.9% | 35.6% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -12.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.7% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 21.1% | -0.3% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 11.1% | 7.4% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 3WS this area, 30.8% 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 | 39.5% | 30.8% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 12.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 14.2% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 25.5% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.2% | 100% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 98.9% | 99.5% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.5% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Close was 19.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.9% lower than the Cefn Fforest and Pengam average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
James Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Cefn Fforest and Pengam and the 44th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 James Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2022-11-23 | £164,235 |
| 5 James Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2019-12-13 | £210,801 |
| 7 James Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-06-28 | £214,490 |
| 4 James Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,500 | 2019-03-29 | £237,194 |
| 5 James Close, Blackwood, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2018-09-25 | £219,497 |
NP12 3WS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP12 3WS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 113 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiryberth Primary School New Road , Tiryberth CF82 8AU | - not rated | 249 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU) Hanbury Street , Glanynant NP12 3XP | - not rated | 592 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pengam Primary School Commercial Street , Pengam NP12 3ST | - not rated | 626 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni Heol Gelli Haf , Fleur De Lys NP12 3JQ | - not rated | 859 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 | 108 yd | |
| Brunchies | Unit A5, Pinewood Court (Block A), St Davids Industrial Estate | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Tavern Limited | 15 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Fleur De Lis RFC | 27 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Smiths Arms | Smiths Arms, Commercial Street | 656 yd | |
| Majors | 1 Fairview | 724 yd | |
| Pengam Constitutional Club | 1-2 Hanbury Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stu’s Plaice Ltd | 6 High Street | 108 yd | |
| Wok this Way | 22 High Street | 108 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab House | 14 High Street | 108 yd | |
| New City Chinese Takeaway | 1 High Street | 149 yd | |
| Roadside Grill | 1a Woodfield Terrace | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop | 30A High Street | 224 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi, New Road | 335 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.36 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.36 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.