NP22 5EJ is in Rhymney, Tredegar and Caerphilly district. NP22 5EJ is located in the Twyn Carno electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 5EL, NP22 5ED, NP22 5EG, NP22 5EN, NP22 5EE, NP22 5EW, NP2 5QP, NP22 5QP, NP22 5EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP22 5EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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% | 34.5% | -0.1% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 46% | 4.1% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 0.9% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.5% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 3.4% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (63.4%) 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 | 35.1% | 37.3% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 26.1% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 17.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 12.2% | 13% | 0.8% | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
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 NP22 5EJ this area, 34.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 34.6% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 16.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.3% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 14.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 17.5% | 9.0% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 16.7% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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 Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 100% 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% | 100% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 100% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.2% | 13.5% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP22 5EJ was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.2% lower than the Moriah and Pontlottyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP22 5EJ has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Moriah and Pontlottyn and the 198th lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Glan Yr Afon, Tredegar, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2021-03-04 | £70,282 |
| 28 Glan Yr Afon, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2020-10-14 | £116,243 |
| 21 Glan Yr Afon, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2017-03-08 | £115,609 |
| 17 Glan Yr Afon, Tredegar, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2014-06-03 | £72,154 |
| 2 Glan Yr Afon, Tredegar, Caerphilly Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2008-02-22 | £49,838 |
NP22 5EJ 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 NP22 5EJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 71 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rhymney Primary School Oakland Terrace , NP22 5EP | - not rated | 379 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Bach County Primary School Merthyr Road , Tredegar NP22 3RX | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fochriw Primary School Pontlottyn Road , Fochriw CF81 9LL | - not rated | 3,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Play | Unit 9, Heads Of The Valleys Industrial Estate | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | Heol Aneurin Bevan | 312 yd | |
| Brewery Sports & Social Club | Whitbread Sports And Social Club, The Terrace | 548 yd | |
| Royal Arms Hotel | Royal Hotel, 34 High Street | 957 yd | |
| Rhymney Social Club | 39 High Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | Shop Unit, 23b Upper High Street | 345 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1a Ty Coch | 425 yd | |
| Flamers | Takeaway, 89 High Street | 831 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 77 High Street | 869 yd | |
| Indian Curry | Shop Unit, 38 High Street | 1,022 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 12.5% |
| 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.