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About

Blackwood sits within the Sirhowy Valley, its layout shaped by the surrounding hills and the river. The town centre is a functional hub with a mix of independent shops and larger chain stores serving the local community.

A notable landmark is the Miners' Institute, a grand building that speaks to the area's industrial heritage. The town operates as a residential and commercial centre for the wider valley, with residential streets extending into the neighbouring communities of Pontllanfraith and Pengam.

Area overview

On average Blackwood has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year. Blackwood is home to around 7,145 people, with a population density of about 1,958.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwood Population
7,145
Population density
1,958.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.27(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.27(+143%)
Public order
17.07(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.1(+99%)
Shoplifting
14.7(+112%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,856
95.9%
Other White
137
1.92%
Chinese
38
0.53%
Other Asian
23
0.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
18
0.25%
Total population: 7,149

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,561
26.62%
No qualifications
1,296
22.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,080
18.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
887
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
582
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,865

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,135
37.57%
Owns with a mortgage
1,097
36.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
318
10.53%
Social rents from council
276
9.14%
Other social rented
135
4.47%
Total households: 3,021

Property prices in Blackwood

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £189,975 in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,333 up to £483,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blackwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached14£302,500
Flats1£128,500
Semi-Detached29£224,950
Terraced36£177,500

10 years median price trend in Blackwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwood.

All postcodes in Blackwood

NP121YB

Blackwood

NP129BP

Blackwood

NP123LY

Bryn Road

NP120EQ

Occupation Road

NP121HD

Maes Y Coed

NP121PT

Stanley Street

NP121FT

Llwyn Coed

NP122AS

Tir-Philkins

NP121AG

Gravel Lane

NP121FN

Mountain Close

NP122GR

Maes Yr Afon

NP120PA

Caer Garreg

NP121DU

Plas View

NP121QN

Highland Terrace

NP121WA

Apollo Way

NP121WP

Coedcae Walk

NP120BS

Church View

NP120DE

Park View Bungalows

NP121EJ

Fairfield Close

NP122BN

High Street

NP120PD

St Davids Avenue

NP121AJ

High Street

NP121SJ

Parc Plas

NP121WJ

Alderman Close

NP121WF

Frost Place

NP120NF

Llwyn On Lane

NP121GZ

High Street

NP120DF

Oakdale Terrace

NP120PE

Park Terrace

NP120US

Vancouver Drive

NP121DS

Gordon Road

NP120PL

Elm Court

NP120UX

Christchurch Road

NP121AW

High Street

NP121DL

Highbury Drive

NP120DA

Sycamore Court

NP121AD

High Street

NP121AR

Thorncombe Road

NP121FB

Gordon Road

NP121QG

Morrison Street

NP121QQ

Morrison Street

NP121WW

Aspen Avenue

NP120PF

Halls Crossing

NP121EP

Gordon Close

NP121FS

Newfoundland Way

NP121NU

William Street

NP120BZ

Ash Court

NP121DN

Lilian Road

NP121NW

William Street

NP121WS

Maes Y Coed

NP120EG

Ynys Y Coed

NP120BX

Woodfield Park Crescent

NP121QF

Woodbine Road

NP122FS

Blackwood Gate Retail Park

NP120UW

Auckland Close

NP121NR

Hall Street

NP121AF

High Street

NP121HA

Coed Y Bryn

NP121NY

Hall Street

NP121WG

Chartist Way

NP120PQ

Laburnum Houses

NP121EG

Montclaire Avenue

NP120DB

Vale View

NP121LX

Bloomfield Road

NP121SP

Cwrt Bryn Y Grug

NP122DJ

Woodfield Cottages

NP120DP

High Tree Rise

NP121EH

Libanus Road

NP121FR

Linden Lea Drive

NP121GW

Rhodfa Glascoed

NP121WB

Apollo Way

NP120UQ

Vancouver Drive

NP121FD

Y Cedrwydden

NP121QL

Highland Terrace

NP120DT

Groveside Road

NP120PN

Park Terrace

NP121AU

The Market Place

NP121DX

Albany Road

NP121WH

Chartist Way

NP121WX

Birchwood Close

NP121YJ

High Street

NP122GQ

Pleasant Close

NP120BU

New Road

NP120DD

Yew Grove

NP120DL

Penmaen Villas

NP121PA

Hall Street

NP120DH

Chapel Houses

NP120DR

Underwood Road

NP121AB

High Street

NP121AY

High Street

NP121DJ

Ladysmith Road

NP121WL

Gibbs Close

NP120EU

Woodfield Park Lane

NP120NT

Cliff Road

NP121SG

Gordon Road

NP122AU

Tir-Philkins

NP120BW

Smiths Terrace

NP121NX

William Street

NP121WU

Magnolia Drive

NP121AN

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.