Postcode insights

NP12 1HN

Pentwyn Road

Blackwood

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Detailed insights for NP12 1HN

Overview

Postcode NP12 1HN 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 Pengam, about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.7%

Approximately 15.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £42,355 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pengam located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
362
Population density
4,543.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.69(+59%)
Violence and sexual offences
20.69(-39%)
Public order
8.68(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.34(-27%)
Other theft
2(-56%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
348
96.13%
Roma
3
0.83%
Other White
3
0.83%
Chinese
2
0.55%
Other Asian
1
0.28%
Total population: 362

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
28.48%
No qualifications
70
22.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
16.18%
Level 3 (A level)
43
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.36%
Total 16+ residents: 309

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
38.99%
Owns with a mortgage
43
27.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
13.21%
Other social rented
20
12.58%
Shared ownership
5
3.14%
Total households: 159

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1HN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1HN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 202640, Cefn Road, Blackwood, NP12 1QASemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
10 Nov 202546, Cefn Road, Blackwood, NP12 1QASemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
17 Apr 20255, Old School Place, Blackwood, NP12 1FWSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
17 Dec 2025Itec Training Solutions Ltd, 81, High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1BAOtherFreehold£225,000
08 Jul 2025Flat 4, Coed Duon Court, Cefn Road, Blackwood, NP12 1PRFlatsLeasehold£124,000

Schools

In the NP12 1HN postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 1HN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBlackwood Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBlackwood Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableIslwyn High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 1HN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 1HN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsdaCliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NTWalking directions to Asda
0.1 miFarmfoodsCliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NTWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miPremier Blackwood Convenience88 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AEWalking directions to Premier Blackwood Convenience
0.2 miAP Discounts94 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, NP12 1AFWalking directions to AP Discounts
0.3 miIcelandGravel Lane, Caerphilly, NP12 1AUWalking directions to Iceland

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 1HN, 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)North Blackwood, Argoed & MarkhamW02000294
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 005CW01001347
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 1HN

Is NP12 1HN (North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham) safe?

The area around NP12 1HN 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.

What is the average house price near NP12 1HN?

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

What schools are near NP12 1HN?

There are 5 schools close to NP12 1HN, including Blackwood Primary School, Blackwood Comprehensive School and Islwyn High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 1HN?

NP12 1HN 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).

Who represents NP12 1HN (North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham) in Parliament and on the local council?

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