Who lives in NP12 2ND
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 2ND, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pontllan-fraith
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,989 (2024)
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Who lives in NP12 2ND
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 2ND (Pontllan-fraith) (about 1,989 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 7.5% of residents. 14.5% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 25.6% are 65 or over, above the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
50.6% of residents are female and 49.4% male.
- Female50.6%51.1%
- Male49.4%48.9%
Relationship status
45.4% of adults in the NP12 2ND area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 33.5% have never married.
How residents rate their health
73.5% of residents in the NP12 2ND area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good39.5%46.2%
- Good34.1%32.4%
- Fair16.2%14.5%
- Bad7.6%5.3%
- Very bad2.7%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.