NP11 3AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rush Drive, 0.8km from Ton-ty'r-bel in Caerphilly. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Crumlin ward and the Islwyn constituency.
Day-to-day life in NP11 3AA has the character of a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP11 3AA are sourced from Output Area W00007119 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUSH DRIVE, NP11 3AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUSH DRIVE, NP11 3AA.
171
45
£ 37,800 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP11 3AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP11 3AA — age 45, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3AA. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP11 3AA has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Trinant Fareshare,0.9 km
- Trinant Stores0.9 km
- Trinant Fareshare,0.9 km
- Trinant Stores0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pentwyn Inn0.9 km
- Pentwyn Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Kirsty's Kiosk0.8 km
- Kirsty's Kiosk0.8 km
- Marma Jo's1.0 km
- Marma Jo's1.0 km
- BBi Solutions0.2 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- NORA FISH BAR0.8 km
- NORA FISH BAR0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanhilleth1.7 km
- Newbridge3.6 km
- Gilfach Fargoed4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rush Drive0.1 km
- Rush Drive0.1 km
- Abingdon Flooring0.2 km
- Abingdon Flooring0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP113AA · Data under Open Government Licence