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Who lives in NP12 2

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 2, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Population
22,447 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NP12 2

Residents
22,447
2024 estimate
Households
9,546
Census
Median age
43
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
17% / 21%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 55–59, at 7.1% of residents. 18.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 20.9% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.

NP12 2Wales
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.

NP12 2
51%
49%
Wales
  • Female50.6%51.1%
  • Male49.4%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.7% of adults in NP12 2 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 35.6% have never married.

NP12 2Wales
Married or civil partnership45.7%43.8%
Never married35.6%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved9.7%9.9%
Separated1.9%2%
Widowed7.1%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.8% of residents in NP12 2 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

NP12 2
45%
33%
15%
Wales
  • Very good44.9%46.2%
  • Good32.8%32.4%
  • Fair15.2%14.5%
  • Bad5.3%5.3%
  • Very bad1.7%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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