Bedwellty Road is in Elliots Town, New Tredegar and in Caerphilly district. NP24 6NH 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 Bedwellty Road, Elliots Town, New Tredegar, NP24 6NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP24 6NJ, NP24 6NQ, NP24 6NG, NP24 6DN, NP24 6DW, NP24 6NP, NP24 6NL, NP24 6DJ, NP24 6AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP24 6NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 50.6% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 53% | 49.4% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 34.9% | 40.3% | 5.4% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 44.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 45% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 37.1% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 24.7% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.5% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 13.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 22.2% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.1% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 100% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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% | 98.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 98.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 28.9% | 13.5% | 15.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.9% | 37.2% | 18.7% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bedwellty Road was 90.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.4% higher than the Darran Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bedwellty Road has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Darran Valley and the 227th highest crime rate of 569 local areas in Caerphilly .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 138.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyn Y Coed Bedwellty Road, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-06-16 | £241,609 |
| Glenview Bungalow Bedwellty Road, New Tredegar, Caerphilly Detached, an established residential building | £79,950 | 2002-02-01 | £286,783 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiterose Primary White Rose Way , NP24 6DF | - not rated | 310 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Phillipstown Primary School Cefn Rhychdir Road , Phillipstown NP24 6XE | - not rated | 638 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deri Primary School Glynmarch Street , Deri CF81 9HZ | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Aberbargoed Primary School Heol Ysgol Newydd , Bargoed CF81 9DD | - not rated | 3,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliots Cafe | White Rose Info. & Res. Centre, Cross Street | 248 yd | |
| Winding House Coffee Shop | Winding House Museum, Cross Street | 268 yd | |
| Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway | 10 James Street | 553 yd | |
| Village Cafe | Unit, 47 Commercial Street | 648 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tredegar Arms | Tredegar Arms, James Street | 526 yd | |
| New Tredegar RFC | bridgend house, James Street | 553 yd | |
| The Ruperra Arms | Ruperra Street | 702 yd | |
| Phillipstown Social Club | Phillipstown Social Club, Derlwyn Street | 769 yd | |
| Dynevor Arms Hotel | The Square | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 17 School Street | 93 yd | |
| May House | 43 Duffryn Terrace | 235 yd | |
| Fry-day's | 8 Jones Street | 550 yd | |
| New Thriving | 7 James Street | 553 yd | |
| Sunrise Kebabs & Pizza House | 8 James Street | 553 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 | 63 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.