Postcode NP12 1QL 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 average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 139.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackwood has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 945 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Blackwood has a very high crime rate, with approximately 139.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 1QL.
The nearest station is Pengam 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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 1QL.
In the NP12 1QL postcode area, located within Blackwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | AP Discounts | 94 Woodbine Road, Blackwood, NP12 1AF | Walking directions to AP Discounts |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Blackwood Convenience | 88 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AE | Walking directions to Premier Blackwood Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Gravel Lane, Caerphilly, NP12 1AU | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Blackwood News and Wine | 130-132 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AF | Walking directions to Blackwood News and Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Blackwood Store | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH | Walking directions to Blackwood Store |
Elected local representatives for NP12 1QL, 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 1QL records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 1QL in Blackwood is £210,000 (about £224 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NP12 1QL, including Blackwood Primary School, Libanus Primary School and Blackwood Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP12 1QL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 945 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 1QL 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.