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Who lives in NP2 2BR

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in NP2 2BR, set against Wales as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Pontllan-fraith
Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,782 (2024)
Status
No longer in use
Population

Who lives in NP2 2BR

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP2 2BR (Pontllan-fraith) (about 1,782 residents).

Residents
1,782
2024 estimate
Households
747
Census
Median age
44
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
16% / 20%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 50–54, at 8.5% of residents. 17.1% 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 2BRWales
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

50.2% of residents are female and 49.8% male.

NP2 2BR
50%
50%
Wales
  • Female50.2%51.1%
  • Male49.8%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

43.5% of adults in the NP2 2BR area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 36.5% have never married.

NP2 2BRWales
Married or civil partnership43.5%43.8%
Never married36.5%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved10%9.9%
Separated2.3%2%
Widowed7.8%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

76.7% of residents in the NP2 2BR area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

NP2 2BR
46%
31%
16%
Wales
  • Very good45.7%46.2%
  • Good30.9%32.4%
  • Fair16.3%14.5%
  • Bad5.6%5.3%
  • Very bad1.5%1.7%

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

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