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About

Blackwood ward encompasses the main town centre and surrounding residential streets within the wider community. The area is centred around the A4048 road, which functions as the primary high street with a mix of local shops and services. Housing is predominantly terraced and semi-detached homes, with some modern developments on its outskirts. The layout reflects its historical development as a market town within the South Wales Valleys.

The ward includes Blackwood Miners' Institute, a notable cultural venue housed in a distinctive building. Woodfieldside and Cefn Fforest are residential areas within the ward's boundaries. The topography features sloping streets descending towards the Sirhowy River, which runs through the town. Public green spaces include the area around the institute and smaller recreational grounds integrated into the housing estates.

Area overview

On average Blackwood has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blackwood is £44,687 per year. Blackwood is home to around 8,103 people, with a population density of about 1,923.3 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
92
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blackwood Population
8,103
Population density
1,923.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.84(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.16(+149%)
Public order
16.91(+89%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.93(+85%)
Shoplifting
12.96(+87%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,785
96.08%
Other White
131
1.62%
Chinese
35
0.43%
Other Asian
27
0.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.23%
Total population: 8,103

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,834
27.07%
No qualifications
1,542
22.76%
Level 3 (A level)
1,203
17.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
981
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
667
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 6,775

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,395
40.06%
Owns with a mortgage
1,156
33.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
366
10.51%
Social rents from council
346
9.94%
Other social rented
162
4.65%
Total households: 3,482

Property prices in Blackwood

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 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
Detached21£315,000
Flats2£134,250
Semi-Detached38£210,000
Terraced36£170,000

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

NP121PU

Holly Place

NP121HD

Maes Y Coed

NP121JQ

Lewis Lewis Avenue

NP121PT

Stanley Street

NP121FT

Llwyn Coed

NP120AG

Maesruddud Lane

NP121AG

Gravel Lane

NP121FN

Mountain Close

NP121GD

Skenfrith Close

NP121HP

High Street

NP121BU

Cwmgelli Villas

NP121DU

Plas View

NP121QN

Highland Terrace

NP121WA

Apollo Way

NP121WP

Coedcae Walk

NP120BQ

Heol Y Cefn

NP121DE

Beaumaris Way

NP121DP

Conway Court

NP121EJ

Fairfield Close

NP121EZ

Greenwood Road

NP121HF

The Paddocks

NP122BN

High Street

NP121AJ

High Street

NP121JD

Derwen Close

NP121SJ

Parc Plas

NP121WJ

Alderman Close

NP121PY

Oak Street

NP121WF

Frost Place

NP121GZ

High Street

NP123HD

Twynyffald Road

NP121BX

Field Cottages

NP121EN

Addison Street

NP121FX

Ffordd Caer Ywen

NP121HH

Caldicot Close

NP121DA

Rhiw Syr Dafydd Hill

NP121DS

Gordon Road

NP121AW

High Street

NP121BP

Heol Pit-Y-Ceiliogod

NP121DL

Highbury Drive

NP121PR

Cefn Road

NP123HG

Beech Cottages

NP121AD

High Street

NP121AR

Thorncombe Road

NP121BZ

High Street

NP121DB

Caernarvon Place

NP121FB

Gordon Road

NP121JE

Pleasant View

NP121QG

Morrison Street

NP121QQ

Morrison Street

NP121WW

Aspen Avenue

NP121EP

Gordon Close

NP121EW

Bevan Crescent

NP121FS

Newfoundland Way

NP121NU

William Street

NP121DN

Lilian Road

NP121NW

William Street

NP121WS

Maes Y Coed

NP121DF

Beaumaris Way

NP121QF

Woodbine Road

NP122FS

Blackwood Gate Retail Park

NP121GE

Grosmont Close

NP121NR

Hall Street

NP121AF

High Street

NP121ES

Addison Street

NP121FL

Cefn Road

NP121HA

Coed Y Bryn

NP121BG

Blackwood

NP121NY

Hall Street

NP121FW

Old School Place

NP121WG

Chartist Way

NP121EG

Montclaire Avenue

NP121EX

Greenwood Road

NP121GJ

Kidwelly Close

NP121PQ

Cefn Road

NP121QB

Bloomfield Road

NP121LX

Bloomfield Road

NP121PZ

Mount Pleasant

NP121SP

Cwrt Bryn Y Grug

NP121EH

Libanus Road

NP121FR

Linden Lea Drive

NP121GW

Rhodfa Glascoed

NP121WB

Apollo Way

NP121BQ

Blackwood

NP121FD

Y Cedrwydden

NP121FY

Blackwood

NP121GQ

Manorbier Close

NP121HN

Pentwyn Road

NP121HY

Sunnybank Road

NP121QL

Highland Terrace

NP121AU

The Market Place

NP121BD

Blackwood

NP121DX

Albany Road

NP121WH

Chartist Way

NP121WX

Birchwood Close

NP121YJ

High Street

NP120EJ

Brookside Lane

NP121PA

Hall Street

Data Sources

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