Who lives in NP12 2EP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 2EP, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pontllan-fraith
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,617 (2024)
NP12 2EPBlackwood
Who lives in NP12 2EP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 2EP (Pontllan-fraith) (about 1,617 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 30–34, at 8.3% of residents. 19.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 14.2% are 65 or over, well below the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
50.3% of residents are female and 49.7% male.
- Female50.3%51.1%
- Male49.7%48.9%
Relationship status
40.4% of adults in the NP12 2EP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 39.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
75% of residents in the NP12 2EP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good40.8%46.2%
- Good34.2%32.4%
- Fair15.3%14.5%
- Bad7.2%5.3%
- Very bad2.6%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.