Postcode NP12 0BY is located in an urban city, within the Penmaen ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blackwood area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year. The nearest station is Hengoed located about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackwood has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Blackwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0BY.
The nearest station is Hengoed located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Penmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £128,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £227,500 |
| Terraced | 20 | £177,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penmaen
In the NP12 0BY postcode area, located within Blackwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 0BY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 2FS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Texaco | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1EQ | Walking directions to Texaco |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | 235 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Blackwood Store | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH | Walking directions to Blackwood Store |
| 0.4 mi | Blackwood News and Wine | 130-132 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AF | Walking directions to Blackwood News and Wine |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.