Postcode NP12 2LQ is located in an urban city, within the Pontllanfraith area of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontllan-fraith area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontllan-fraith is £44,283 per year. The median sale price in Pontllanfraith is £185,500 (around £208 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £157,500 and £250,000. The nearest station is Hengoed, about 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pontllan-fraith has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,007 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontllan-fraith has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.0% 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.
The average income per household in Pontllan-fraith is £44,283 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 2LQ.
The nearest station is Hengoed located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £185,500 (about £208 per square foot) in Pontllanfraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £516,250.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £325,000 | £286 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £185,000 | £210 |
| Terraced | 21 | £155,000 | £175 |
| Flats | 1 | £107,000 | £153 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £317,500 | £185,500 | £155,500 |
| 2026 | £327,500 | £179,265 | £157,250 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £283 | £209 | £182 |
| 2026 | £294 | £194 | £177 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2LQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sept 2026 | 20, Islwyn Terrace, Blackwood, NP12 2LQ | Terraced | Freehold | £138,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 2, Islwyn Terrace, Blackwood, NP12 2LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | 44, Newbridge Road, Blackwood, NP12 2LB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 45, Newbridge Road, Blackwood, NP12 2LB | Terraced | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 11, Newbridge Road, Blackwood, NP12 2LB | Other | Freehold | £106,000 |
In the NP12 2LQ postcode area, located within Pontllan-fraith, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Pontllanfraith Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Libanus Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.8 mi | Not applicable | Penllwyn Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP12 2LQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sainsbury's | Newbridge Road, Caerphilly, NP12 2AN | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
Elected local representatives for NP12 2LQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Colin John Gordon
Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022
Mike Adams
Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022
Pat Cook
Pontllanfraith - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Evans
Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 2LQ records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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.
The median sale price around NP12 2LQ in Pontllanfraith is £185,500 (about £208 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP12 2LQ, including Pontllanfraith Primary School, Libanus Primary School and Penllwyn Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NP12 2LQ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,007 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 2LQ 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).