Postcode NP12 0QL 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 1.3 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.
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.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.7% 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.
The average income per household in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £42,355 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0QL.
The nearest station is Brithdir located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Markham Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Markham Memorial Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £520,000 | £197 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £186,250 | £205 |
| Terraced | 5 | £140,000 | £172 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 6 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0QL.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 0QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | 58 Abernant Road, Caerphilly, NP12 0PR | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for NP12 0QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Walter Williams
Argoed - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 0QL 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.
The median sale price around NP12 0QL in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £177,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NP12 0QL, including Markham Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP12 0QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP12 0QL is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Walter Williams (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.