Who lives in NP12 3UP
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP12 3UP, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Pengam & Cefn Fforest
- Council
- Caerphilly
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,847 (2024)
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Who lives in NP12 3UP
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP12 3UP (Pengam & Cefn Fforest) (about 1,847 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 25–29, at 7.7% of residents. 20.8% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 15.2% are 65 or over, well below the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
52.6% of residents are female and 47.4% male.
- Female52.6%51.1%
- Male47.4%48.9%
Relationship status
40.2% of adults in the NP12 3UP area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 42.7% have never married.
How residents rate their health
77.1% of residents in the NP12 3UP area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good45.6%46.2%
- Good31.4%32.4%
- Fair15.9%14.5%
- Bad5.2%5.3%
- Very bad1.9%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.