Postcode insights

NP12 2PF

Highmead

Pontllanfraith

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Detailed insights for NP12 2PF

Overview

Postcode NP12 2PF 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 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 1.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
44.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pontllan-fraith has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 423 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Pontllan-fraith has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

44.4%

Approximately 44.4% 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 2PF.

Transport

The nearest station is Hengoed located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
264
Population density
5,398.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.38(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-57%)
Other theft
3.12(-32%)
Drugs
3.12(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
93.18%
Other White
10
3.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.76%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.38%
Total population: 264

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
66
30.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
18.14%
Level 3 (A level)
36
16.74%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.09%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
51
41.13%
Owns outright
31
25%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.68%
Other social rented
4
3.23%
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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2PF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2PF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202510, Highmead, Blackwood, NP12 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000
08 Aug 202522, Highmead, Blackwood, NP12 2PESemi-DetachedFreehold£126,000
14 Oct 202541, Fleur De Lys Avenue, Blackwood, NP12 2NTTerracedFreehold£140,000
29 Aug 202577, Fleur De Lys Avenue, Blackwood, NP12 2NTTerracedFreehold£122,000
20 Apr 202647, St Marys Road, Blackwood, NP12 2NSSemi-DetachedFreehold£95,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 2PF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicablePenllwyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableBryn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableLibanus Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 2PF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressHighfields Way, Caerphilly, NP12 1SLWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 2PF, 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 011BW01001402
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 2PF

Is NP12 2PF (Pontllan-fraith) safe?

The area around NP12 2PF records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2PF?

The median sale price around NP12 2PF 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 2PF?

There are 7 schools close to NP12 2PF, including Penllwyn Primary School, Bryn Primary School and Libanus Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP12 2PF?

NP12 2PF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 423 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 2PF 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.