Who lives in NP12 0BB
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 0BB, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Aberbargoed & Gilfach
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,657 (2024)
NP12 0BBBlackwood
Who lives in NP12 0BB
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 0BB (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) (about 1,657 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 35–39, at 8% of residents. 17.3% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 16.4% are 65 or over, below the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
51% of residents are female and 49% male.
- Female51%51.1%
- Male49%48.9%
Relationship status
44.1% of adults in the NP12 0BB area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 39% have never married.
How residents rate their health
72.5% of residents in the NP12 0BB area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good43.5%46.2%
- Good29%32.4%
- Fair16.9%14.5%
- Bad7.6%5.3%
- Very bad3%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.