Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

GWESTY CLOSE, NP11 3AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GWESTY CLOSE, NP11 3AD.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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6/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP11 3AD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP11 3AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gwesty Close, 0.1km from Croespenmaen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP11, NP11 3AD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, down 11.8% year-on-year. 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 3AD are sourced from Output Area W00009919 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3AD. The average age is 35.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 299,950

7 sales · Mean £ 291,064

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

NP11 3AD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime3
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Celtic Food Products Limited0.7 km
  • Celtic Food Products Limited0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.8 km
  • Parsons0.8 km
  • Pearns Pharmacies0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Marma Jo's0.7 km
  • Marma Jo's0.7 km
  • PMG Catering at General Dynamics0.5 km
  • Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.6 km
  • Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.6 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • New Bungalow Club0.8 km
  • New Bungalow Club0.8 km
  • Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.8 km
  • Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa0.3 km
  • Nisa0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • The Chinese Oakdale0.8 km
  • The Chinese Oakdale0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbridge2.5 km
  • Llanhilleth3.0 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed4.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Blacksmith Close0.2 km
  • Man-moel Road0.2 km
  • Croespenmaen Shop0.3 km
  • Pandy Road0.3 km
  • Croespenmaen Shop0.3 km