Area Information for Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL

Highfield Way in Blackwood is in Wales. The postcode is within the Blackwood ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Newport West and Islwyn. This page combines information for the address Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NP12 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Caerphilly
Ward Blackwood
UK Parliamentary Constituency Newport West and Islwyn * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being ownership with a mortgage or shared ownership scheme. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Blackwood), and the Gwent Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL:

Cwrt Bryn Y Grug, Blackwood, NP12 1SP
Highfields Lane, Blackwood, NP12 1SG
Bryn Derw, Blackwood, NP12 1SN
Parc Plas, Blackwood, NP12 1SJ
Bryn Rhedyn, Blackwood, NP12 1RE
Coed Y Bryn, Blackwood, NP12 1HA

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about NP12 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 134
Semi-Detached 17
Terraced 22
Flat (Purpose-Built) 0
Flat (Converted) 0
Total 173
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is being repaid through a mortgage or shared ownership arrangement. The national average is just under 30%, while in this area it represents 58% of housing spaces.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 60
Owned with Mortgage 101
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 12
Rent Free 0
Total 173

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 22
Two People 64
Three People 46
Four People 31
Five People 7
Six People 3
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 173

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 23
Family Household 148
Other Household 5
Total 176

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 113
Deprived In One Dimension 51
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 0
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 173

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Newport West and Islwyn UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 49% male.

Gender
Male 239
Female 253
Total 492

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 12
5-9 18
10-14 39
15-19 41
20-24 31
25-29 26
30-34 19
35-39 20
40-44 31
45-49 55
50-54 51
55-59 47
60-64 34
65-69 18
70-74 16
75-79 7
80-84 12
85+ 14
Total 491

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NP12 1SL does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 130
Married 225
Separated 6
Divorced 27
Widowed 24
Total 412

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 292
Good 130
Fair 35
Bad 22
Very Bad 13
Total 492

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 150
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 97
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 64
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 53
Other 5
Total 412

Welsh Language Embed This

Across Wales as a whole, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census. This area is broadly in line with that, at 15%

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 74
Cannot Speak Welsh 409
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 81
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 402

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 489
Chinese 3
Total 492

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 481
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 2
Middle East and Asia 3
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 1
Total 492

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 481
10+ Years 9
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 2
Total 492

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NP12 1SL.

Passport(s) Held
None 61
United Kingdom 426
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 2
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 259
Christian 214
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 5
Not Stated 14
Total 492

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Blackwood ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 50% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 207
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 49
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 14
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 9
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 34
Retired 79
Looking After Home or Family 7
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 7
Other 2
Total 414

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 44
Professional Occupations 80
Associate Professional Occupations 38
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 30
Skilled Trades Occupations 18
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 21
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 13
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 15
Elementary Occupations 18
Total 277

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 87
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 109
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 50
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 18
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 25
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 30
Semi-Routine Occupation 32
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 34
Total 412

Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL is within the Blackwood policing neighbourhood, under the Gwent Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.

Neighbourhood Team

Neighbourhood Team Address Blackwood
Blackwood Road
Pontllanfraith
South Wales
NP12 2XA
Force Website: http://www.gwent.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to NP12 1SL. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NP12 1SL.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL. The nearest railway station is Pengam, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Pengam 1.2 miles
Hengoed 1.2 miles
Gilfach Fargoed 1.8 miles
Ystrad Mynach 2 miles
Bargoed 2.4 miles
Newbridge 2.8 miles
Brithdir 3.5 miles
Llanhilleth 4.1 miles
Llanbradach 4.2 miles
Crosskeys 4.4 miles
Tir-Phil 4.5 miles
Quakers Yard 5 miles
Abercynon 5.3 miles
Energlyn & Churchill Park 5.4 miles
Merthyr Vale 5.8 miles
Aber 6 miles
Caerphilly 6.2 miles
Risca & Pontymister 6.2 miles
Penrhiwceiber 6.6 miles
Ebbw Vale Parkway 6.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL. The nearest is Blackwood Primary, approximately 760 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Blackwood Primary 760 yards
PENLLWYN PRIMARY 790 yards
Libanus Primary 0.6 miles
Fleur-de-Lys Primary 0.6 miles
BRYN PRIMARY 0.8 miles
Cefn Fforest Primary 0.8 miles
Pengam Primary 0.9 miles
Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn 0.9 miles
Tiryberth Primary 1 mile
Pontllanfraith Primary School 1 mile

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL. The nearest is Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, approximately 710 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni 710 yards
Blackwood Comprehensive School 0.7 miles
Lewis School Pengam 1.1 miles
Lewis Girls' Comprehensive School 1.9 miles
Islwyn High School 2 miles
HEOLDDU COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL 2.5 miles
Newbridge School 2.9 miles
Bedwas High School 4.9 miles
Ysgol Bro Taf (All Through) 5.6 miles
St Cenydd School 5.7 miles

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL. The nearest is Sunnybank Health Centre, approximately 0.6 miles away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Highfield Way, Blackwood, Wales, NP12 1SL. The nearest is Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, approximately 2.1 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

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Broadband in NP12 1SL

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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