Postcode NP12 2GR is located in an urban city, within the Penmaen ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blackwood area. It has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year. The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Blackwood has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,519 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.
Blackwood has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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 2GR.
The nearest station is Newbridge located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £227,000 in Penmaen area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,000 up to £445,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £325,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £128,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 22 | £227,000 |
| Terraced | 25 | £181,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penmaen
In the NP12 2GR postcode area, located within Blackwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 2GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 2FS | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 275 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Asda Express | 235 High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AL | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Blackwood Store | High Street, Blackwood, NP12 1AH | Walking directions to Blackwood Store |
Elected local representatives for NP12 2GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Elizabeth Davies
Penmaen - Elected 31 Aug 2023
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.