Postcode insights

NP12 0AD

Rock Villas

Argoed

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Detailed insights for NP12 0AD

Overview

Postcode NP12 0AD is located in a rural village, within the Argoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £42,355 per year. The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed, about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.1%

Approximately 4.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £42,355 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0AD.

Transport

The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
389
Population density
341.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
9.51(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.92(-39%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.75(-86%)
Other crime
2.38(+13%)
Public order
2.38(-71%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
373
96.88%
Other White
5
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.52%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.26%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
106
31.64%
No qualifications
73
21.79%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
40.83%
Owns with a mortgage
68
40.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
8.28%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.33%
Social rents from council
6
3.55%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Argoed

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£196
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £259K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £196 per square foot) in Argoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £650,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Argoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£520,000£197
Semi-Detached8£186,250£205
Terraced5£140,000£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Argoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Argoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£100,250£80,000
2017£270,000£118,500£79,750
2018£245,000£129,950£80,000
2019£265,975£90,000£88,500
2020£310,000£95,000£87,500
2021£335,000£157,500£114,500
2022£446,250£192,500£130,000
2023£405,000£175,000£125,000
2024£182,000£155,000£135,000
2025£510,000£180,000£140,000
2026£650,000£250,000£179,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Argoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Argoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£124£113£91
2017£102£109£89
2018£136£118£94
2019£152£96£94
2020£152£112£115
2021£145£150£133
2022£170£162£149
2023£158£173£152
2024£175£164£158
2025£217£199£152
2026£197£318£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Argoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0AD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0AD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Sept 20255, Rock Villas, Blackwood, NP12 0ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£164,500

Schools

In the NP12 0AD postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 0AD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg Cwm DerwenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableRhiw Syr Dafydd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableIslwyn High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 0AD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Walter Williams

Argoed - 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
WardArgoedW05001651
ParishArgoedW04000727
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)North Blackwood, Argoed & MarkhamW02000294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 005BW01001335
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 0AD

Is NP12 0AD (North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham) safe?

The area around NP12 0AD records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NP12 0AD?

The median sale price around NP12 0AD in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £177,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 0AD?

There are 3 schools close to NP12 0AD, including Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School and Islwyn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 0AD?

NP12 0AD scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 710 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 0AD (North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP12 0AD is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Walter Williams (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.