Postcode insights

NP12 1HD

Maes Y Coed

Blackwood

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Detailed insights for NP12 1HD

Overview

Postcode NP12 1HD is located in an urban city, within the Blackwood ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blackwood area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year. The nearest station is Pengam, about 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cefn Fforest Eco Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
46.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blackwood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Blackwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

46.2%

Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 1HD.

Transport

The nearest station is Pengam located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP12 1HD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCefn Fforest Eco ParkMediumWalking directions to Cefn Fforest Eco Park

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
5,992.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.18(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+8%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.39(-43%)
Public order
5.69(-31%)
Other crime
1.71(-19%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
446
89.92%
Other White
17
3.43%
Chinese
11
2.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.01%
Total population: 496

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
109
29.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
81
21.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
74
19.73%
Level 3 (A level)
48
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 375

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
24.12%
Other social rented
48
24.12%
Social rents from council
44
22.11%
Owns outright
38
19.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
9.55%
Total households: 199

Property prices in Blackwood

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £280K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£317,500£246
Semi-Detached32£212,500£254
Terraced26£168,000£186
Flats3£155,000£157

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blackwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1HD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1HD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Jul 202550, Apollo Way, Blackwood, NP12 1WBTerracedFreehold£130,000
20 Jun 202556, Apollo Way, Blackwood, NP12 1WBTerracedFreehold£105,000
31 Oct 202520, Clos Coed Bach, Blackwood, NP12 1GTDetachedFreehold£309,000
11 Sept 202545, Clos Coed Bach, Blackwood, NP12 1GTDetachedFreehold£380,000
21 Mar 202533, Clos Coed Bach, Blackwood, NP12 1GTDetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the NP12 1HD postcode area, located within Blackwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 1HD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBlackwood Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBlackwood Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableCefn Fforest Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 1HD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 1HD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressHighfields Way, Caerphilly, NP12 1SLWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miIcelandGravel Lane, Caerphilly, NP12 1AUWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miPremier Blackwood Convenience88 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AEWalking directions to Premier Blackwood Convenience
0.5 miAP Discounts94 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, NP12 1AFWalking directions to AP Discounts
0.5 miBlackwood News and Wine130-132 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AFWalking directions to Blackwood News and Wine

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 1HD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Farina-Childs

Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Kevin Etheridge

Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Nigel Stuart Dix

Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardBlackwoodW05001653
ParishBlackwoodW04000730
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlackwoodW02000298
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 009AW01001348
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2005-10-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 1HD

Is NP12 1HD (Blackwood) safe?

The area around NP12 1HD records about 42 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.

What is the average house price near NP12 1HD?

The median sale price around NP12 1HD in Blackwood is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 1HD?

There are 11 schools close to NP12 1HD, including Blackwood Primary School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Cefn Fforest Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 1HD?

NP12 1HD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 394 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 1HD (Blackwood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP12 1HD 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).

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.