Postcode insights

NP12 2FQ

White Hart Lane

Pontllanfraith

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Detailed insights for NP12 2FQ

Overview

Postcode NP12 2FQ is located in an urban city, within the Pontllanfraith ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontllan-fraith area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 34.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontllan-fraith is £44,283 per year. The nearest station is Newbridge, about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pontllan-fraith has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 664 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Pontllan-fraith has a low crime rate, with approximately 34.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Pontllan-fraith is £44,283 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
512
Population density
705.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.13(-14%)
Public order
6.29(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.35(-41%)
Shoplifting
2.9(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
503
98.24%
Other White
4
0.78%
Indian
3
0.59%
Other Asian
2
0.39%
Total population: 512

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
128
30.33%
Level 3 (A level)
84
19.91%
No qualifications
79
18.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
14.22%
Apprenticeship
31
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 422

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
95
43.18%
Owns with a mortgage
87
39.55%
Private landlord or letting agency
33
15%
Social rents from council
2
0.91%
Other forms of private rent
2
0.91%
Total households: 220

Property prices in Pontllanfraith

Median price£185,500
Price per sq ft£208
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £238K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £208 per square foot) in Pontllanfraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontllanfraith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£317,500£264
Semi-Detached34£185,500£208
Terraced14£153,500£182
Flats2£96,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontllanfraith

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180,000£105,000£85,000
2017£189,000£120,000£94,000
2018£212,500£119,950£97,500
2019£237,000£126,000£115,000
2020£250,000£138,000£126,000
2021£260,000£161,250£125,750
2022£336,250£177,500£140,000
2023£290,000£175,000£147,500
2024£275,000£190,000£147,000
2025£300,000£186,000£155,500
2026£338,750£172,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£151£118£101
2017£173£129£99
2018£172£136£103
2019£200£137£141
2020£207£151£130
2021£232£169£147
2022£261£187£161
2023£300£203£170
2024£302£201£172
2025£284£208£186
2026£271£200£160
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2FQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2FQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 2025Apartment 11, Cwrt Llys Fynnon, Newbridge Road, Blackwood, NP12 2FRFlatsLeasehold£85,000
16 Dec 202525, Station Street, Newport, NP11 4HQTerracedFreehold£153,000
27 Jun 202518, Station Street, Newport, NP11 4HQTerracedFreehold£160,000
27 Mar 202511, Station Street, Newport, NP11 4HQTerracedFreehold£160,000
19 Dec 202514, Cwm Braenar, Blackwood, NP12 2DSDetachedFreehold£267,500

Schools

In the NP12 2FQ postcode area, located within Pontllan-fraith, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 2FQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicablePontllanfraith Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Colin John Gordon

Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mike Adams

Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Pat Cook

Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Chris Evans

Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardPontllanfraithW05001670
ParishPontllanfraithW04000912
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pontllan-fraithW02000300
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 011AW01001401
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2006-05-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 2FQ

Is NP12 2FQ (Pontllan-fraith) safe?

The area around NP12 2FQ records about 34 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP12 2FQ?

The median sale price around NP12 2FQ in Pontllan-fraith is £185,500 (about £208 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 2FQ?

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

How deprived is the area around NP12 2FQ?

NP12 2FQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 664 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 2FQ (Pontllan-fraith) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 2FQ is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Colin John Gordon (Labour Party), Mike Adams (Labour Party) and Pat Cook (Labour Party).

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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.