Postcode insights

NP12 2BA

Newbridge

Caerphilly

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Detailed insights for NP12 2BA

Overview

Postcode NP12 2BA is located in an urban city, within the Newbridge ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Newbridge area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Newbridge is £40,807 per year. The nearest station is Newbridge, about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
4.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Newbridge has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,242 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Newbridge has a low crime rate, with approximately 32 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.3%

Approximately 4.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Newbridge is £40,807 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 2BA.

Transport

The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
580
Population density
361.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.57(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(-8%)
Public order
4.48(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.24(-83%)
Possession of weapons
1.68(+118%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
568
97.93%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
0.69%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
0.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.52%
African
1
0.17%
Total population: 580

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
33.33%
Level 3 (A level)
86
18.26%
No qualifications
84
17.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
67
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
38
8.07%
Total 16+ residents: 471

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
99
42.31%
Owns outright
91
38.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
12.39%
Other social rented
6
2.56%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.14%
Total households: 234

Property prices in Newbridge

Median price£165,000
Price per sq ft£179
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£133K – £210K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £179 per square foot) in Newbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £460,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Newbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£310,000£249
Semi-Detached27£185,000£210
Terraced32£143,750£167

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Newbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195,000£94,000£79,000
2017£192,475£130,000£90,750
2018£222,000£128,500£93,000
2019£178,000£155,000£109,950
2020£257,000£128,498£113,000
2021£265,000£150,000£119,000
2022£305,000£200,000£129,000
2023£420,000£149,000£132,500
2024£328,000£179,000£143,000
2025£297,500£176,000£137,750
2026£286,250£187,500£140,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Newbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbridge.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157£108£92
2017£161£124£110
2018£180£134£107
2019£174£148£118
2020£194£151£129
2021£206£159£131
2022£252£218£151
2023£228£190£160
2024£261£190£173
2025£249£206£167
2026£232£233£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Newbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NP12 2BA postcode area, located within Newbridge, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 2BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicablePontllanfraith Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 2BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 2BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSainsbury'sNewbridge Road, Caerphilly, NP12 2ANWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 2BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adrian Hussey

Newbridge - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Gary Johnston

Newbridge - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Leeroy Jeremiah

Newbridge - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardNewbridgeW05001667
ParishNewbridgeW04000740
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)NewbridgeW02000299
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 010AW01001380
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 2BA

Is NP12 2BA (Newbridge) safe?

The area around NP12 2BA records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2BA?

The median sale price around NP12 2BA in Newbridge is £165,000 (about £179 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 2BA?

There is 1 school close to NP12 2BA, including Pontllanfraith Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 2BA?

NP12 2BA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,242 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 2BA (Newbridge) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP12 2BA is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adrian Hussey (Labour Party), Gary Johnston (Labour Party) and Leeroy Jeremiah (Labour Party).

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.