Who lives in NP12 1DF
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 1DF, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,389 (2024)
NP12 1DFBlackwood
Who lives in NP12 1DF
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 1DF (North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham) (about 1,389 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 65–69, at 10.4% of residents. 11.4% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 34% are 65 or over, well above the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
51.8% of residents are female and 48.2% male.
- Female51.8%51.1%
- Male48.2%48.9%
Relationship status
59% of adults in the NP12 1DF area are married or in a civil partnership, above the Wales average of 43.8%. 24.6% have never married.
How residents rate their health
77% of residents in the NP12 1DF area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good43%46.2%
- Good34%32.4%
- Fair15.1%14.5%
- Bad5.5%5.3%
- Very bad2.4%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.