Postcode insights

NP12 0RU

Heol Y Bedw Hirion

Aberbargoed and Bargoed

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Detailed insights for NP12 0RU

Overview

Postcode NP12 0RU is located in an urban city, within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberbargoed & Gilfach area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 349 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Aberbargoed & Gilfach has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.6%

Approximately 4.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0RU.

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 0RU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMarkham Memorial ParkSmallWalking directions to Markham Memorial Park

Area Profile

Population
451
Population density
366.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.34(-34%)
Public order
7.85(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.25(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.04(-18%)
Other crime
3.62(+72%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
442
97.79%
Other Asian
3
0.66%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.44%
Caribbean
1
0.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.22%
Total population: 452

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
31.91%
No qualifications
68
19.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
56
15.95%
Level 3 (A level)
54
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
92
52.57%
Owns outright
60
34.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
6.86%
Other social rented
5
2.86%
Social rents from council
3
1.71%
Total households: 175

Property prices in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£166
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£132K – £233K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £415,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£327,500£256
Semi-Detached22£192,000£203
Terraced40£142,500£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£149,500£97,000£75,500
2017£195,000£89,750£74,500
2018£185,000£122,000£84,500
2019£192,000£111,000£91,500
2020£233,995£157,998£103,000
2021£250,000£135,000£110,000
2022£287,995£175,000£125,000
2023£315,998£177,475£130,000
2024£300,000£176,000£133,500
2025£297,500£185,000£135,000
2026£327,500£206,000£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208£108£86
2017£163£95£86
2018£154£125£92
2019£174£115£107
2020£199£167£108
2021£214£136£121
2022£243£211£138
2023£250£211£144
2024£234£192£150
2025£257£194£154
2026£256£195£159
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Aberbargoed and Bargoed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Aberbargoed and Bargoed in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 8 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0RU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0RU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Mar 202512, Heol Y Bedw Hirion, Blackwood, NP12 0RUSemi-DetachedFreehold£279,995
19 Sept 202527, James Street, Blackwood, NP12 0QNSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
28 Aug 20251, Cherry Trees, Blackwood, NP12 0QWSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
19 Sept 202589, Bryn Road, Blackwood, NP12 0QESemi-DetachedFreehold£173,000
04 Apr 202572, Penywerlod Road, Blackwood, NP12 0PZSemi-DetachedFreehold£162,000

Schools

In the NP12 0RU postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 0RU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableMarkham Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableAberbargoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

1.0 miNot applicableYsgol Bro SannanWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 0RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Bissex-Foster

Aberbargoed and Bargoed - Elected 15 Aug 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Smith

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaenau Gwent and RhymneyW07000084
ParishBargoedW04000728
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Aberbargoed & GilfachW02000292
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 003AW01001325
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2022-07-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 0RU

Is NP12 0RU (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) safe?

The area around NP12 0RU records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 0RU?

The median sale price around NP12 0RU in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £165,000 (about £166 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 0RU?

There are 3 schools close to NP12 0RU, including Markham Primary School, Aberbargoed Primary School and Ysgol Bro Sannan. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 0RU?

NP12 0RU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 349 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 0RU (Aberbargoed & Gilfach) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP12 0RU is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Chris Bissex-Foster (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.