Postcode NP12 0RU is located in an urban city, within the Aberbargoed and Bargoed area 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 median sale price in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £162,000 (around £169 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £133,500 and £238,000. 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.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 349 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 0RU.
The nearest station is Brithdir located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Markham Memorial Park | Small | Walking directions to Markham Memorial Park |
Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £162,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Aberbargoed and Bargoed area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £415,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 14 | £311,250 | £261 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £200,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 47 | £140,000 | £154 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £264,995 | £187,500 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £200,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £273 | £194 | £155 |
| 2026 | £256 | £225 | £154 |
There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 13, Heol Y Bedw Hirion, Blackwood, NP12 0RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 27, James Street, Blackwood, NP12 0QN | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £220,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 92, Bryn Road, Blackwood, NP12 0QE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £141,000 |
In the NP12 0RU postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Markham Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Markham Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 0.9 mi | Not applicable | Aberbargoed Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Aberbargoed Primary School ratingInspection information
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| 1.0 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Bro Sannan | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP12 0RU
| 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 0RU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Bissex-Foster
Aberbargoed and Bargoed - Elected 15 Aug 2024
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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, public order and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NP12 0RU in Aberbargoed and Bargoed is £162,000 (about £169 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NP12 0RU, including Markham Primary School, Aberbargoed Primary School and Ysgol Bro Sannan. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
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).
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).