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Who lives in NP2 2PG

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

Neighbourhood
Pontllan-fraith
Council
Caerphilly
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,286 (2024)
Status
No longer in use
Population

Who lives in NP2 2PG

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around NP2 2PG (Pontllan-fraith) (about 1,286 residents).

Residents
1,286
2024 estimate
Households
592
Census
Median age
54
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
12% / 34%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 70–74, at 10.5% of residents. 13.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 34% are 65 or over, well above the Wales figure of 21.3%.

NP2 2PGWales
0%
5%
10%
15%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

49.6% of residents are female and 50.4% male.

NP2 2PG
50%
50%
Wales
  • Female49.6%51.1%
  • Male50.4%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

57.2% of adults in the NP2 2PG area are married or in a civil partnership, above the Wales average of 43.8%. 27% have never married.

NP2 2PGWales
Married or civil partnership57.2%43.8%
Never married27%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved6.7%9.9%
Separated1.1%2%
Widowed7.9%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

77.3% of residents in the NP2 2PG area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

NP2 2PG
43%
35%
18%
Wales
  • Very good42.5%46.2%
  • Good34.7%32.4%
  • Fair17.6%14.5%
  • Bad4%5.3%
  • Very bad1.1%1.7%

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

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