Postcode NP12 3LY is located in an urban city, within the Blackwood ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blackwood area. It has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year. The nearest station is Pengam located about 1.0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Cefn Fforest Eco Park.
Blackwood has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 394 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Blackwood has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 46.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blackwood is £46,295 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 3LY.
The nearest station is Pengam located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Cefn Fforest Eco Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cefn Fforest Eco Park |
Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Blackwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,333 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 23 | £315,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £144,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £197,500 |
| Terraced | 31 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Blackwood
In the NP12 3LY postcode area, located within Blackwood, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 3LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Highfields Way, Caerphilly, NP12 1SL | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Gravel Lane, Caerphilly, NP12 1AU | Walking directions to Iceland |
Elected local representatives for NP12 3LY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Farina-Childs
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Kevin Etheridge
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Nigel Stuart Dix
Blackwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Ruth Jones
Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.