Who lives in NP12 3SU
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 3SU, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pengam & Cefn Fforest
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,234 (2024)
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Who lives in NP12 3SU
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 3SU (Pengam & Cefn Fforest) (about 1,234 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 50–54, at 7.4% of residents. 17.7% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 19.3% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
51.4% of residents are female and 48.6% male.
- Female51.4%51.1%
- Male48.6%48.9%
Relationship status
38.9% of adults in the NP12 3SU area are married or in a civil partnership, below the Wales average of 43.8%. 40% have never married.
How residents rate their health
73% of residents in the NP12 3SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good44.5%46.2%
- Good28.5%32.4%
- Fair17.8%14.5%
- Bad5.9%5.3%
- Very bad3.3%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.