Postcode NP12 0LQ 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% 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 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Oakdale & Pen-twyn has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,733 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Oakdale & Pen-twyn has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.9% 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 0LQ.
The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.5 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0LQ.
In the NP12 0LQ postcode area, located within Oakdale & Pen-twyn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 0LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Aberconway Place, Blackwood, NP12 0JU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Melin Place, Caerphilly, NP11 3BJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Elected local representatives for NP12 0LQ, 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 0LQ records about 29 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 NP12 0LQ 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 0LQ, including Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School, Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen and Islwyn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP12 0LQ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,733 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 0LQ 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.