Postcode insights

NP11 7DZ

Brookland Cottages

Abercarn

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Detailed insights for NP11 7DZ

Overview

Postcode NP11 7DZ 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 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 Crosskeys, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cwmcarn Memorial Gardens.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
18.6%
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 720 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 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.6%

Approximately 18.6% 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 7DZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Crosskeys located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP11 7DZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Crosskeys

N/A

Walking directions to Crosskeys

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP11 7DZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miCwmcarn Memorial GardensSmallWalking directions to Cwmcarn Memorial Gardens

Area Profile

Population
291
Population density
1,012.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.79(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.07(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.71(-36%)
Public order
2.69(-67%)
Other theft
2.02(-56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
94.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.38%
Other White
3
1.04%
Chinese
1
0.35%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
57
23.36%
No qualifications
56
22.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.66%
Total 16+ residents: 244

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
36.55%
Owns with a mortgage
32
22.07%
Other social rented
24
16.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
15.86%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.52%
Total households: 145

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 7DZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 7DZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 2026Flat 1, The Mews, Newport, NP11 7EBFlatsLeasehold£87,500
11 Dec 202514, Silver Street, Newport, NP11 7FXTerracedFreehold£210,000
17 Jul 202522, Silver Street, Newport, NP11 7FXTerracedFreehold£151,000
17 Apr 202528, Silver Street, Newport, NP11 7FXTerracedFreehold£129,000
03 Oct 20251, Pond Row, Newport, NP11 7LXTerracedFreehold£145,000

Schools

In the NP11 7DZ 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 7DZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCwmcarn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableWaunfawr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP11 7DZ, 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 014CW01001329
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP11 7DZ

Is NP11 7DZ (Crosskeys North & Abercarn) safe?

The area around NP11 7DZ records about 28 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 7DZ?

The median sale price around NP11 7DZ 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 7DZ?

There are 2 schools close to NP11 7DZ, including Cwmcarn Primary School and Waunfawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP11 7DZ?

The closest station to NP11 7DZ is Crosskeys, about 1,177 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP11 7DZ?

NP11 7DZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 720 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP11 7DZ (Crosskeys North & Abercarn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 7DZ 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.