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NP12 0PW

Lawrence Avenue

Argoed

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Detailed insights for NP12 0PW

Overview

Postcode NP12 0PW is located in a rural town, within the Argoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 Brithdir, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Markham Memorial Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
58.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 213 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

58.5%

Approximately 58.5% 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 0PW.

Transport

The nearest station is Brithdir located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP12 0PW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMarkham Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Markham Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
4,836.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.72(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.13(+1%)
Public order
8.98(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.22(-15%)
Possession of weapons
5.53(+618%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
95.11%
Other White
6
2.26%
Arab
5
1.88%
Other Asian
1
0.38%
Irish
1
0.38%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
78
36.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.4%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
28
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
47
39.83%
Owns outright
25
21.19%
Other social rented
22
18.64%
Owns with a mortgage
16
13.56%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.93%
Total households: 118

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 12 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0PW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0PW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 202589, Bryn Road, Blackwood, NP12 0QESemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
17 Apr 202651, Abernant Road, Blackwood, NP12 0PRTerracedFreehold£75,000
04 Apr 202572, Penywerlod Road, Blackwood, NP12 0PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000
19 Sept 202527, James Street, Blackwood, NP12 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
20 Apr 202618, The Villas, Blackwood, NP12 0PUTerracedFreehold£108,000

Schools

In the NP12 0PW 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 0PW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMarkham Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 0PW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 0PW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne Stop58 Abernant Road, Caerphilly, NP12 0PRWalking directions to One Stop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 0PW, 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 005AW01001334
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 0PW

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

The area around NP12 0PW records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 0PW?

The median sale price around NP12 0PW 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 0PW?

There is 1 school close to NP12 0PW, including Markham Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 0PW?

NP12 0PW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 213 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP12 0PW 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.