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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

NP123LX

Bryn Road

NP121BL

Foundry Hill

NP121DG

Gordon Road

NP121DQ

Beaumaris Way

NP121DZ

Albany Road

NP121EU

Wheatley Place

NP121GN

Powis Close

NP120BE

Heol Tir-Y-Llan

NP121AZ

High Street

NP121EY

Greenwood Road

NP121FH

School Way

NP121QD

Attlee Road

NP120AH

Heol Ty Newydd

NP121GL

Cwrt Y Coed

NP121LY

Bloomfield Road

NP121SL

Highfields Way

NP123HA

Bedwellty Road

NP121EL

Lon Pennant

NP121BT

Rose Cottages

NP121DY

Albany Road

NP121EB

Mayhill Bungalows

NP121HQ

Twynyffald Road

NP121HW

Pentwyn Road

Data Sources

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