Maerdy View is in Rhymney, Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP22 5LJ is located in the Moriah and Pontlottyn 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 Maerdy View, Rhymney, Tredegar, NP22 5LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 5LH, NP22 5LB, NP22 5LQ, NP22 5LG, CF81 9PL, NP22 5LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP22 5LJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55% | 53.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45% | 46.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 32.4% | 37.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.7% | 27.5% | -10.2% | 44.2% | -16.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 4.4% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 8.5% |
| Widowed | 14.5% | 11.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (55.8%) 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% | 28.9% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -19.5% |
| Good health | 25.8% | 26.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 22.7% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 10.0% |
| Bad health | 15% | 14.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 10.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.6% | 6.6% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
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 5LJ this area, 41.2% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.5% | 41.2% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 23.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 9.8% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 14.7% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.5% | 13.2% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.2% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| White | 100% | 98.8% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 99.2% | 97.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 97.5% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maerdy View was 233.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% higher than the Moriah and Pontlottyn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Maerdy View has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Moriah and Pontlottyn and the 42nd highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 44.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Maerdy View, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-01-28 | £116,154 |
| 73 Maerdy View, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2003-07-18 | £100,071 |
| 74 Maerdy View, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £26,500 | 2001-10-19 | £115,270 |
| 73 Maerdy View, Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £27,500 | 2000-06-23 | £128,051 |
NP22 5LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 5LJ 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 | 61 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Bryn Awel Primary School Eglwys Fan , NP22 5JJ | - not rated | 637 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Y Lawnt Surgery Hill , NP22 5LS | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Fochriw Primary School Pontlottyn Road , Fochriw CF81 9LL | - not rated | 1,701 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Upper Rhymney Primary School Oakland Terrace , NP22 5EP | - not rated | 2,236 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marley’s Munchies | Unit, 36 Merchant Street | 482 yd | |
| Sultan of Wales | Puddlers Arms, Plantation Terrace | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blast Furnace Inn | Blast Furnace Inn, Board Street | 335 yd | |
| Pontlottyn Empire Club & Institute | 7 Stuart Street | 509 yd | |
| The Puddlers Arms - Wet Sales | Puddlers Arms, Plantation Terrace | 570 yd | |
| Lord Nelson | Lord Nelson, Heol Evan Wynne | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jas Tandoori | 6 Merchant Street | 483 yd | |
| Central Fish Bar | 38 Merchant Street | 483 yd | |
| Gold Lion | 40 Merchant Street | 483 yd | |
| Sandwich Bar | 1 King Street | 496 yd | |
| Bertie's Plaice | 6 Jerusalem Street | 780 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% |
| Median download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.