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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 None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
N/A
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
22.53(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.71(+59%)
Public order
10.78(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.8(+34%)
Shoplifting
7.56(+18%)
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 81 recent sales, the median property price is £189,950 in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,333 up to £400,000.

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
Semi-Detached27£219,500
Terraced36£175,000
Detached16£257,475
Flats2£231,750

10 years median price trend in Blackwood

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

All postcodes in Blackwood

NP121ZF

High Street

NP121WD

Parfitt Place

NP121HG

Blackwood

NP121EJ

Fairfield Close

NP121NU

William Street

NP121HB

Rhos Y Dderwen

NP120PJ

St David's Avenue

NP121EE

Montclaire Avenue

NP120UP

Willow Drive

NP121WA

Apollo Way

NP121PS

Hillside Terrace

NP121SL

Highfields Way

NP121NW

William Street

NP120DL

Penmaen Villas

NP122AS

Tir-Philkins

NP120PH

Sycamore Houses

NP121QG

Morrison Street

NP121FP

Clos Coed Duon

NP121EA

Coronation Road

NP120UY

Toronto Close

NP120BX

Woodfield Park Crescent

NP121QR

Clos Yr Wyddfid

NP121WN

Palmer Place

NP120DR

Underwood Road

NP121QE

Attlee Road

NP120DA

Sycamore Court

NP122BN

High Street

NP120NT

Cliff Road

NP121AH

High Street

NP120UW

Auckland Close

NP121LY

Bloomfield Road

NP121WT

Ashwood Close

NP121QD

Attlee Road

NP121AT

Thorncombe Road

NP121FR

Linden Lea Drive

NP121FB

Gordon Road

NP120DB

Vale View

NP120NG

Oakdale Terrace

NP121WG

Chartist Way

NP120NS

Park Lane

NP120DT

Groveside Road

NP121NY

Hall Street

NP121NX

William Street

NP121AB

High Street

NP120UQ

Vancouver Drive

NP121NR

Hall Street

NP121YJ

High Street

NP121YB

Blackwood

NP121AD

High Street

NP122GQ

Pleasant Close

NP121DT

Rhosnewydd Terrace

NP121WW

Aspen Avenue

NP121QF

Woodbine Road

NP121GZ

High Street

NP121AF

High Street

NP120PB

Riverside Court

NP121DW

Gordon Road

NP121DL

Highbury Drive

NP121AZ

High Street

NP122GS

Penmaen

NP121WJ

Alderman Close

NP120DJ

Penmaen

NP123LY

Bryn Road

NP121DS

Gordon Road

NP120PQ

Laburnum Houses

NP121AU

The Market Place

NP122FS

Blackwood Gate Retail Park

NP120PL

Elm Court

NP120BY

Oak Court

NP120UX

Christchurch Road

NP121AL

High Street

NP121FF

Cae Collen

NP122AU

Tir-Philkins

NP121DH

Albion Terrace

NP121FU

Gravel Lane

NP121AQ

St Tudors View

NP121QN

Highland Terrace

NP120PE

Park Terrace

NP121WP

Coedcae Walk

NP121AP

David Street

NP120EQ

Occupation Road

NP122RJ

Tir Philkins

NP121SJ

Parc Plas

NP120BR

Woodfield Terrace

NP121PE

Hall Street

NP121WX

Birchwood Close

NP129AN

High Street

NP121LX

Bloomfield Road

NP121AW

High Street

NP121BA

High Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.