Postcode NP12 0JB is located in an urban city, within the Penmaen ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Oakdale & Pen-twyn area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Oakdale & Pen-twyn is £46,021 per year. The nearest station is Newbridge, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Oakdale & Pen-twyn has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 947 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Oakdale & Pen-twyn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Oakdale & Pen-twyn is £46,021 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0JB.
The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £242 per square foot) in Penmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £480,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £338,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £225,000 | £240 |
| Terraced | 26 | £185,000 | £212 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £200,000 | £114,000 | £95,000 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £127,500 | £107,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £141,250 | £122,000 |
| 2019 | £247,000 | £149,750 | £132,950 |
| 2020 | £245,995 | £178,495 | £134,998 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £176,995 | £140,000 |
| 2022 | £315,000 | £189,995 | £172,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £195,000 | £152,500 |
| 2024 | £299,975 | £215,000 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £325,000 | £225,000 | £178,500 |
| 2026 | £357,500 | £217,500 | £205,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168 | £153 | £115 |
| 2017 | £173 | £146 | £110 |
| 2018 | £173 | £160 | £130 |
| 2019 | £202 | £173 | £149 |
| 2020 | £210 | £192 | £149 |
| 2021 | £216 | £188 | £163 |
| 2022 | £255 | £210 | £167 |
| 2023 | £250 | £189 | £179 |
| 2024 | £255 | £252 | £188 |
| 2025 | £262 | £233 | £203 |
| 2026 | £280 | £248 | £230 |
There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0JB.
In the NP12 0JB postcode area, located within Oakdale & Pen-twyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 0JB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Aberconway Place, Blackwood, NP12 0JU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Elected local representatives for NP12 0JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Davies
Penmaen - Elected 31 Aug 2023
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 0JB records about 24 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NP12 0JB in Oakdale & Pen-twyn is £230,000 (about £242 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NP12 0JB, including Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School and Islwyn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP12 0JB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 947 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 NP12 0JB is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Elizabeth Davies (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.