Postcode insights

NP11 5GY

Gwyddon Road

Abercarn

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Detailed insights for NP11 5GY

Overview

Postcode NP11 5GY is located in an urban city, within the Abercarn ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Crosskeys North & Abercarn area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 68% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crosskeys North & Abercarn is £42,520 per year. The nearest station is Newbridge, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Crosskeys North & Abercarn has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 718 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Crosskeys North & Abercarn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.2%

Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Crosskeys North & Abercarn is £42,520 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 5GY.

Transport

The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
323
Population density
3,934.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.29(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.62(-3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.98(-19%)
Public order
3.32(-60%)
Other theft
2.66(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
312
96.59%
Other White
10
3.1%
Irish
1
0.31%
Total population: 323

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
82
31.54%
No qualifications
51
19.62%
Level 3 (A level)
47
18.08%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.69%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
53
42.06%
Owns outright
52
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.11%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Shared ownership
1
0.79%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Abercarn

Median price£173,500
Price per sq ft£192
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£147K – £205K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £173,500 (about £192 per square foot) in Abercarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £286,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abercarn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£270,000£263
Semi-Detached28£185,000£194
Terraced18£165,000£174
Flats1£87,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abercarn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercarn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152,500£65,000£105,000£92,500
2017£209,975£72,000£110,000£97,475
2018£205,000£77,750£125,000£105,000
2019£207,000£82,500£140,500£117,000
2020£230,000£65,000£129,000£109,950
2021£182,500£86,500£143,000£120,000
2022£283,000£108,750£173,000£143,750
2023£300,000£112,500£185,000£133,000
2024£255,000£110,000£173,500£145,000
2025£212,500£113,000£185,000£155,000
2026£270,000£87,500£181,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abercarn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercarn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£94£124£104
2017£174£108£115£113
2018£155£130£127£123
2019£177£139£139£128
2020£185£131£139£126
2021£201£173£163£137
2022£285£187£188£164
2023£240£205£184£160
2024£285£178£181£166
2025£222£205£193£169
2026£264£198£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abercarn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 5GY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 5GY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Oct 202596, Gwyddon Road, Newport, NP11 5GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£232,000
26 Aug 202590, Gwyddon Road, Newport, NP11 5GYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
13 Jun 202521, Llanfach Road, Newport, NP11 5LESemi-DetachedFreehold£123,000
11 Jul 2025Apartment A, 2, Dyffryn Court, Newport, NP11 5BWFlatsLeasehold£115,000
07 Jul 202510, Twyn Place, Newport, NP11 5JXSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NP11 5GY postcode area, located within Crosskeys North & Abercarn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP11 5GY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableY.G. Cwm GwyddonWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableAbercarn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableCwmcarn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP11 5GY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Whitcombe

Abercarn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Denver Preece

Abercarn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardAbercarnW05001650
ParishAbercarnW04000725
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crosskeys North & AbercarnW02000303
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 014BW01001328
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP11 5GY

Is NP11 5GY (Crosskeys North & Abercarn) safe?

The area around NP11 5GY records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP11 5GY?

The median sale price around NP11 5GY in Crosskeys North & Abercarn is £173,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP11 5GY?

There are 3 schools close to NP11 5GY, including Y.G. Cwm Gwyddon, Abercarn Primary School and Cwmcarn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP11 5GY?

NP11 5GY scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 718 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP11 5GY (Crosskeys North & Abercarn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 5GY is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Whitcombe (Labour Party) and Denver Preece (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.