James Street is in New Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP24 6EN is located in the New Tredegar 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 James Street, New Tredegar, NP24 6EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP24 6EW, NP24 6AD, NP24 6DH, NP24 6AA, NP24 6AE, NP2 6AA, NP24 6AL, NP24 6AF, NP24 6AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP24 6EN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.1% | 50% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 31.9% | 39.7% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 42.1% | -9.2% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 7.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 | 43.8% | 42.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 34.8% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 16.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.9% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 19.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 26.6% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 8.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 18.1% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 16.9% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 19.4% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -14.4% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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 | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.4% | 97.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.3% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 20.6% | 13.5% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around James Street was 53.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.5% lower than the Darran Valley average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
James Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Darran Valley and the 203rd lowest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 James Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2023-08-04 | £75,577 |
| 12 James Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-12-21 | £89,073 |
| Tredegar Arms James Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-01-31 | £196,767 |
| 14 James Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2005-09-02 | £114,731 |
| 14 James Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,350 | 2003-05-16 | £74,659 |
NP24 6EN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillipstown Primary School Cefn Rhychdir Road , Phillipstown NP24 6XE | - not rated | 420 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whiterose Primary White Rose Way , NP24 6DF | - not rated | 751 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri Primary School Glynmarch Street , Deri CF81 9HZ | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 3,492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Idris Davies School 3 to 18 Mill Field , NP22 5XF | - not rated | 3,674 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway | 10 James Street | 56 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Unit, 47 Commercial Street | 125 yd | |
| Winding House Coffee Shop | Winding House Museum, Cross Street | 733 yd | |
| Elliots Cafe | White Rose Info. & Res. Centre, Cross Street | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Arms | Tredegar Arms, James Street | 6 yd | |
| New Tredegar RFC | bridgend house, James Street | 56 yd | |
| The Ruperra Arms | Ruperra Street | 198 yd | |
| Dynevor Arms Hotel | The Square | 338 yd | |
| Phillipstown Social Club | Phillipstown Social Club, Derlwyn Street | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Thriving | 7 James Street | 56 yd | |
| Sunrise Kebabs & Pizza House | 8 James Street | 56 yd | |
| May House | 43 Duffryn Terrace | 302 yd | |
| Fry-day's | 8 Jones Street | 315 yd | |
| Tirphil Square Fish Bar | 5 The Square | 322 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.