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Who lives in NP2 1

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP2 1, set against Wales as a whole.

Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Population
6,740 (2024)
Population

Who lives in NP2 1

Residents
6,740
2024 estimate
Households
2,855
Census
Median age
45
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
15% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.2% of residents. 17.9% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 20% are 65 or over, broadly in line with the Wales figure of 21.3%.

NP2 1Wales
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.9% of residents are female and 49.1% male.

NP2 1
51%
49%
Wales
  • Female50.9%51.1%
  • Male49.1%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

45.6% of adults in NP2 1 are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 36.2% have never married.

NP2 1Wales
Married or civil partnership45.6%43.8%
Never married36.2%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved8.9%9.9%
Separated2%2%
Widowed7.3%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.5% of residents in NP2 1 describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

NP2 1
43%
33%
15%
Wales
  • Very good43.2%46.2%
  • Good33.3%32.4%
  • Fair15%14.5%
  • Bad6.1%5.3%
  • Very bad2.4%1.7%

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

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