Postcode insights

NP12 2HX

Trem Y Goron

Pontllanfraith

Interactive map showing NP12 2HX and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP12 2HX

Overview

Postcode NP12 2HX 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 very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 Hengoed, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Pontllan-fraith has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,713 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Pontllan-fraith has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 2HX.

Transport

The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP12 2HX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Hengoed

N/A

Walking directions to Hengoed

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
279
Population density
3,885.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.36(-61%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.97(-77%)
Other crime
2.97(+41%)
Public order
2.23(-73%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
98.92%
Chinese
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
34.01%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.6%
No qualifications
39
15.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
14.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
21
8.5%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
68
54.84%
Owns with a mortgage
50
40.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.03%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.81%
Total households: 124

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 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2HX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2HX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Feb 20256, Clos Y Goron, Blackwood, NP12 2HZDetachedFreehold£400,000
13 Mar 20252, Bryn View, Blackwood, NP12 2QRDetachedFreehold£510,000
06 Feb 2026Berwyn, Crown Lane, Blackwood, NP12 2HADetachedFreehold£260,000
03 Jul 2025Brynderwen, Crown Lane, Blackwood, NP12 2HADetachedFreehold£270,000
21 Nov 202527, The Spinney, Blackwood, NP12 2PJDetachedFreehold£290,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 2HX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBryn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePenllwyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableMaesycwmmer Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 2HX, 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 011DW01001404
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 2HX

Is NP12 2HX (Pontllan-fraith) safe?

The area around NP12 2HX records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 2HX?

The median sale price around NP12 2HX 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 2HX?

There are 5 schools close to NP12 2HX, including Bryn Primary School, Penllwyn Primary School and Maesycwmmer Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP12 2HX?

The closest station to NP12 2HX is Hengoed, about 1,320 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP12 2HX?

NP12 2HX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,713 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 2HX 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).

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.