Postcode NP12 0SF is located in a rural village, within the Argoed ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.9 miles away.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 710 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.5% 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 0SF.
The nearest station is Brithdir located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Brithdir | N/A | Walking directions to Brithdir |
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 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 0SF.
In the NP12 0SF postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are no schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for NP12 0SF, 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 0SF records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 0SF in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £177,000 (about £196 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
The closest station to NP12 0SF is Brithdir, about 1,460 m away.
NP12 0SF scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 710 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 0SF 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.