Postcode NP12 2QL 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Pontllan-fraith has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.6% 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 2QL.
The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Hengoed | N/A | Walking directions to Hengoed |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £317,500 | £264 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £185,500 | £208 |
| Terraced | 14 | £153,500 | £182 |
| Flats | 2 | £96,000 | £196 |
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 | £300,000 | £186,000 | £155,500 |
| 2026 | £338,750 | £172,000 | £170,000 |
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 | £284 | £208 | £186 |
| 2026 | £271 | £200 | £160 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2QL.
In the NP12 2QL postcode area, located within Pontllan-fraith, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 2QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Highfields Way, Caerphilly, NP12 1SL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Elected local representatives for NP12 2QL, 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 2QL 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.
The median sale price around NP12 2QL in Pontllan-fraith is £185,500 (about £208 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NP12 2QL, including Penllwyn Primary School, Bryn Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP12 2QL is Hengoed, about 1,513 m away.
NP12 2QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 2QL 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).
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.