Church Street is in Rhymney, Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP22 5HJ 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 Church Street, Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 5DU, NP22 5HL, NP22 5HN, NP22 5HQ, NP22 5BS, NP22 5BT, NP2 5BS, NP22 5ES, NP22 5HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP22 5HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.5% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.5% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 41.7% | 37.9% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 41.4% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.1% | -2.8% | 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 | 42.2% | 42.9% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.2% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 16.3% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 4.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 | 27.7% | 25.2% | -2.5% | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 9.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 11.4% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.5% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 28.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.3% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 96.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 41.7% | 46.2% | -4.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Street was 259.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% higher than the Moriah and Pontlottyn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Moriah and Pontlottyn and the 33rd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 157.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vulcan House Church Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2022-03-01 | £165,647 |
| Vulcan House Church Street, Tredegar, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £32,500 | 1999-08-20 | £140,566 |
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Rhymney Primary School Oakland Terrace , NP22 5EP | - not rated | 61 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 889 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 1,601 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Bach County Primary School Merthyr Road , Tredegar NP22 3RX | - not rated | 2,768 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 2,810 yd | Welsh establishment | 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 | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms | Heol Aneurin Bevan | 271 yd | |
| Brewery Sports & Social Club | Whitbread Sports And Social Club, The Terrace | 393 yd | |
| Royal Arms Hotel | Royal Hotel, 34 High Street | 605 yd | |
| Rhymney Social Club | 39 High Street | 688 yd | |
| Rhymney Rugby Club | High Street | 769 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummies | Shop Unit, 23b Upper High Street | 102 yd | |
| The Village Chippy | 1a Ty Coch | 480 yd | |
| Flamers | Takeaway, 89 High Street | 493 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 77 High Street | 532 yd | |
| Indian Curry | Shop Unit, 38 High Street | 688 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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.