Postcode NP11 7LU 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 0.8 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.
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.
Crosskeys North & Abercarn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Crosskeys North & Abercarn is £42,520 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 7LU.
The nearest station is Crosskeys located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Crosskeys | N/A | Walking directions to Crosskeys |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Cwmcarn Memorial Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cwmcarn Memorial Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £270,000 | £263 |
| Semi-Detached | 28 | £185,000 | £194 |
| Terraced | 18 | £165,000 | £174 |
| Flats | 1 | £87,500 | £198 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 7LU.
In the NP11 7LU postcode area, located within Crosskeys North & Abercarn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for NP11 7LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Whitcombe
Abercarn - Elected 5 May 2022
Denver Preece
Abercarn - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP11 7LU 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.
The median sale price around NP11 7LU in Crosskeys North & Abercarn is £173,500 (about £192 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NP11 7LU, including Cwmcarn Primary School and Waunfawr Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP11 7LU is Crosskeys, about 1,313 m away.
NP11 7LU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 7LU 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).
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.