Postcode NP12 2RG is located in an urban city, within the Maesycwmmer ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hengoed & Maesycwmer area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year. The nearest station is Hengoed, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Hengoed & Maesycwmer has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,101 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Hengoed & Maesycwmer has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.5% 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.
The average income per household in Hengoed & Maesycwmer is £43,761 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 2RG.
The nearest station is Hengoed located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Hengoed | N/A | Walking directions to Hengoed |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) in Maesycwmmer area, with individual transactions ranging from £118,100 up to £443,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £322,500 | £277 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £204,000 | £223 |
| Terraced | 6 | £181,500 | £193 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £245,000 | £125,000 | £87,250 |
| 2017 | £205,500 | £128,000 | £96,500 |
| 2018 | £227,995 | £136,995 | £109,000 |
| 2019 | £251,500 | £157,995 | £125,000 |
| 2020 | £266,995 | £150,000 | £122,225 |
| 2021 | £278,995 | £166,995 | £129,950 |
| 2022 | £299,995 | £184,995 | £148,000 |
| 2023 | £317,995 | £220,000 | £120,333 |
| 2024 | £357,995 | £195,000 | £150,000 |
| 2025 | £317,995 | £215,000 | £170,000 |
| 2026 | £325,000 | £205,000 | £185,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £164 | £168 | £114 |
| 2017 | £154 | £153 | £116 |
| 2018 | £203 | £168 | £132 |
| 2019 | £201 | £200 | £153 |
| 2020 | £208 | £164 | £148 |
| 2021 | £218 | £220 | £145 |
| 2022 | £255 | £253 | £179 |
| 2023 | £278 | £269 | £120 |
| 2024 | £278 | £275 | £180 |
| 2025 | £280 | £290 | £197 |
| 2026 | £282 | £196 | £193 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 2RG.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2026 | 12, Woodfieldside Road, Blackwood, NP12 2RG | Detached | Freehold | £306,000 | |
| 17 Jun 2026 | 25, Woodfieldside Road, Blackwood, NP12 2RG | Detached | Freehold | £320,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 62, Woodfieldside Road, Blackwood, NP12 2RG | Detached | Freehold | £329,995 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 33, Woodfieldside Road, Blackwood, NP12 2RG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £199,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 56, Woodfieldside Road, Blackwood, NP12 2RG | Detached | Freehold | £325,995 |
In the NP12 2RG postcode area, located within Hengoed & Maesycwmer, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for NP12 2RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jo Rao
Maesycwmmer - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Evans
Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 2RG records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.
The median sale price around NP12 2RG in Maesycwmmer is £210,000 (about £223 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to NP12 2RG, including Bryn Primary School, Penllwyn Primary School and Fleur-De-Lys Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP12 2RG is Hengoed, about 1,237 m away.
NP12 2RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,101 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 2RG is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jo Rao (Labour and Co-operative Party).