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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

NP121AP

David Street

NP121GU

Cefn Coed

NP121GT

Clos Coed Bach

NP121PS

Hillside Terrace

NP121AH

High Street

NP121PX

Lewis Street

NP121EF

Montclaire Avenue

NP121RE

Bryn-Rhedyn

NP122GS

Penmaen

NP121ZF

High Street

NP120NQ

Llys Cyncoed

NP121EA

Coronation Road

NP121FJ

Gordon Road South Lane

NP121HB

Rhos Y Dderwen

NP121WD

Parfitt Place

NP121DH

Albion Terrace

NP121FA

Gravel Lane

NP120NP

Edward's Terrace

NP121AE

High Street

NP121PE

Hall Street

NP121WN

Palmer Place

NP122RJ

Tir Philkins

NP120UY

Toronto Close

NP121ED

Coronation Road

NP121FG

High Street

NP121BA

High Street

NP121FE

The Boundary

NP121WR

Ashgrove

NP129BL

Blackwood

NP120PB

Riverside Court

NP121AT

Thorncombe Road

NP121DR

Garfield Street

NP121DW

Gordon Road

NP121ER

Ty Isha Terrace

NP121WE

Croeso Square

NP120FE

Millers Wood

NP120DG

Oakdale Terrace

NP120UT

Canberra Close

NP121DT

Rhosnewydd Terrace

NP121WQ

Waun Llwyn Crescent

NP122AR

Tir-Philkins

NP121FQ

Glasfryn

NP121FU

Gravel Lane

NP120NG

Oakdale Terrace

NP121FF

Cae Collen

NP121QJ

Woodbine Road

NP121QR

Clos Yr Wyddfid

NP121SN

Bryn Derw

NP129AN

High Street

NP121FP

Clos Coed Duon

NP121AA

High Street

NP121EQ

Libanus Road

NP121HG

Blackwood

NP120BR

Woodfield Terrace

NP120NE

Llys-Pentwyn-Uchaf Farm Lane

NP121QH

Woodbine Road

NP121QP

Ty Deg Anerys

NP120UP

Willow Drive

NP121AL

High Street

NP121AS

Homeland Place

NP121PP

Wesley Road

NP120PJ

St David's Avenue

NP121AQ

St Tudors View

NP121PN

High Street

NP121WT

Ashwood Close

NP121XA

High Street

NP120NS

Park Lane

NP120NZ

Caer Nant

NP120PG

Park Terrace

NP121EE

Montclaire Avenue

NP121NT

Hall Street

NP121NZ

George Street

NP121QE

Attlee Road

NP121AX

Bridge Street

NP123LX

Bryn Road

NP120BT

Woodfield Street

NP120DJ

Penmaen

NP121DG

Gordon Road

NP121DZ

Albany Road

NP120BY

Oak Court

NP121AZ

High Street

NP121FH

School Way

NP121QD

Attlee Road

NP120DW

Underwood Road

NP121GL

Cwrt Y Coed

NP121LY

Bloomfield Road

NP121SL

Highfields Way

NP121DY

Albany Road

NP121EB

Mayhill Bungalows

NP120PH

Sycamore Houses

Data Sources

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