Postcode NP12 1QB 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 70.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham is £42,355 per year. The nearest station is Pengam located about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham has a moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 70.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 1QB.
The nearest station is Pengam located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £201,000 in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,333 up to £483,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 21 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £134,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £210,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £170,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackwood
In the NP12 1QB postcode area, located within North Blackwood, Argoed & Markham, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 1QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Cliff Road, Blackwood, NP12 0NT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Farmfoods | Cliff Road, Caerphilly, NP12 0NT | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Blackwood Convenience | 88 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AE | Walking directions to Premier Blackwood Convenience |
| 0.3 mi | AP Discounts | 94 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, NP12 1AF | Walking directions to AP Discounts |
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | Gravel Lane, Caerphilly, NP12 1AU | Walking directions to Iceland |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.