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NP12 2RB

Meadowgate

Pontllanfraith

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Detailed insights for NP12 2RB

Overview

Postcode NP12 2RB is located in an urban city, within the Pontllanfraith ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hengoed & Maesycwmer area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year. The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
0.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.8%

Approximately 0.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 2RB.

Transport

The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP12 2RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Hengoed

N/A

Walking directions to Hengoed

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
285
Population density
488.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.57(-49%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.25(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.78(-28%)
Vehicle crime
4.13(+32%)
Public order
3.71(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
269
94.39%
Indian
5
1.75%
African
2
0.7%
Chinese
2
0.7%
Other White
2
0.7%
Total population: 285

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
38.65%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.54%
No qualifications
39
15.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.16%
Apprenticeship
23
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
72
60%
Owns with a mortgage
39
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.83%
Social rents from council
1
0.83%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Pontllanfraith

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Pontllanfraith area, with individual transactions ranging from £81,000 up to £585,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontllanfraith in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontllanfraith over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£305,000
Flats2£96,000
Semi-Detached38£188,000
Terraced17£157,000

10 year median price trend in Pontllanfraith

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontllanfraith.

Schools

In the NP12 2RB postcode area, located within Hengoed & Maesycwmer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePenllwyn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableMaesycwmmer Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardPontllanfraithW05001670
ParishPontllanfraithW04000912
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hengoed & MaesycwmerW02000301
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 012DW01001369
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2001-06-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.