Postcode NP12 1BR is located in an urban city, within the Blackwood ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 Gilfach Fargoed, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,009 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.6% 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 1BR.
The nearest station is Gilfach Fargoed located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £735,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £317,500 | £246 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £212,500 | £254 |
| Terraced | 26 | £168,000 | £186 |
| Flats | 3 | £155,000 | £157 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168,000 | £67,000 | £125,000 | £103,000 |
| 2017 | £220,000 | — | £125,000 | £98,975 |
| 2018 | £217,500 | £90,000 | £125,750 | £112,500 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £124,700 | £152,500 | £115,750 |
| 2020 | £267,000 | — | £151,000 | £117,500 |
| 2021 | £252,000 | £99,500 | £175,750 | £133,000 |
| 2022 | £310,000 | £100,000 | £190,000 | £152,500 |
| 2023 | £269,000 | £150,000 | £182,500 | £145,000 |
| 2024 | £339,500 | £138,000 | £230,000 | £147,250 |
| 2025 | £340,000 | £149,750 | £212,500 | £175,000 |
| 2026 | £320,000 | — | £232,500 | £147,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £157 | £107 | £127 | £100 |
| 2017 | £177 | — | £142 | £120 |
| 2018 | £172 | £122 | £142 | £125 |
| 2019 | £187 | £197 | £159 | £125 |
| 2020 | £198 | — | £150 | £134 |
| 2021 | £229 | £126 | £188 | £140 |
| 2022 | £265 | £181 | £218 | £179 |
| 2023 | £265 | £247 | £194 | £171 |
| 2024 | £271 | £247 | £276 | £174 |
| 2025 | £277 | £192 | £254 | £199 |
| 2026 | £221 | — | £239 | £185 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1BR.
In the NP12 1BR postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 1BR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Cliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Farmfoods | Cliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Elected local representatives for NP12 1BR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Farina-Childs
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Kevin Etheridge
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Nigel Stuart Dix
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 1BR records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 1BR in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NP12 1BR, including Islwyn High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Blackwood Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP12 1BR scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,009 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 1BR is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Farina-Childs (Independent), Kevin Etheridge (Independent) and Nigel Stuart Dix (Independent).
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.