Postcode NP12 0QU is located in a rural town, within the Argoed area 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 median sale price in Argoed is £174,000 (around £185 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,625 and £225,000. The nearest station is Brithdir, about 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.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 213 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 42.5% 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.
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 0QU.
The nearest station is Brithdir located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Brithdir | N/A | Walking directions to Brithdir |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Markham Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Markham Memorial Park |
Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £174,000 (about £185 per square foot) in Argoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £111,000 up to £650,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £480,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £173,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 10 | £167,250 | £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 | £175,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £480,000 | £240,000 | £172,000 |
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 | £195 | £152 |
| 2026 | £236 | £223 | £173 |
There were 21 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0QU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sept 2026 | 27, Bryn Road, Blackwood, NP12 0QB | Terraced | Freehold | £179,950 | |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Amberley, 6, Cherry Trees, Blackwood, NP12 0QW | Detached | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2025 | 1, Cherry Trees, Blackwood, NP12 0QW | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £285,000 | |
| 28 May 2026 | 29, Abernant Road, Blackwood, NP12 0PR | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 51, Abernant Road, Blackwood, NP12 0PR | Terraced | Freehold | £75,000 |
In the NP12 0QU postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Markham Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP12 0QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | 58 Abernant Road, Caerphilly, NP12 0PR | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for NP12 0QU, 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 0QU 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 0QU in Argoed is £174,000 (about £185 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NP12 0QU, including Markham Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP12 0QU is Brithdir, about 1,587 m away.
NP12 0QU 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 0QU is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Walter Williams (Labour Party).