Postcode insights

NP12 3RJ

Plas Road

Cefn Fforest and Pengam

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Detailed insights for NP12 3RJ

Overview

Postcode NP12 3RJ is located in an urban city, within the Cefn Fforest and Pengam ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pengam & Cefn Fforest area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pengam & Cefn Fforest is £39,117 per year. The nearest station is Pengam, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Cefn Fforest Eco Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pengam & Cefn Fforest has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 918 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Pengam & Cefn Fforest has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pengam & Cefn Fforest is £39,117 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 3RJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Pengam located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP12 3RJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Pengam

N/A

Walking directions to Pengam

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP12 3RJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miCefn Fforest Eco ParkMediumWalking directions to Cefn Fforest Eco Park

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
7,380.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.09(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.64(-72%)
Public order
3.64(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.73(-63%)
Vehicle crime
1.82(-37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
96.06%
Other White
5
1.41%
Other
5
1.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.56%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.28%
Total population: 355

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
67
23.43%
No qualifications
63
22.03%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
10.49%
Total 16+ residents: 286

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
37.06%
Owns with a mortgage
50
34.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
18.18%
Other social rented
5
3.5%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.5%
Total households: 143

Property prices in Cefn Fforest and Pengam

Median price£172,500
Price per sq ft£204
Sales (last 12 months)56
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £220K

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 (about £204 per square foot) in Cefn Fforest and Pengam area, with individual transactions ranging from £45,000 up to £458,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cefn Fforest and Pengam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£282,000£236
Semi-Detached32£182,000£206
Terraced15£140,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cefn Fforest and Pengam

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn Fforest and Pengam.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,500£95,000£81,000
2017£230,000£116,500£87,500
2018£195,000£122,750£90,000
2019£233,000£125,000£99,000
2020£262,000£131,000£120,975
2021£310,890£143,500£125,000
2022£330,000£166,000£134,998
2023£257,000£160,000£145,000
2024£297,500£165,000£140,000
2025£282,000£171,000£138,500
2026£325,000£180,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cefn Fforest and Pengam.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn Fforest and Pengam.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154£142£91
2017£165£122£99
2018£155£136£101
2019£172£139£110
2020£193£156£130
2021£210£153£143
2022£237£187£156
2023£233£186£160
2024£250£181£163
2025£246£202£153
2026£232£215£204
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cefn Fforest and Pengam.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cefn Fforest and Pengam in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Nov 2025Holly'S Cottage, 21, Plas Road, Blackwood, NP12 3RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£225,000
04 Nov 202538, High Street, Blackwood, NP12 3UEOtherFreehold£170,000
17 Apr 202513, Leonard Street, Blackwood, NP12 3SBSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
02 May 202539, Francis Street, Blackwood, NP12 3RXTerracedFreehold£140,000
30 Jan 202611, Gellihaf Road, Blackwood, NP12 3UYDetachedFreehold£355,000

Schools

In the NP12 3RJ postcode area, located within Pengam & Cefn Fforest, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 3RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gyfun Cwm RhymniWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableFleur-De-Lys Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableTiryberth Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 3RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP12 3RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiNew Road, Caerphilly, CF82 8AUWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP12 3RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marina Chacon-Dawson

Cefn Fforest and Pengam - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Shane Williams

Cefn Fforest and Pengam - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Teresa Heron

Cefn Fforest and Pengam - 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
ParishPengamW04000909
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pengam & Cefn FforestW02000296
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 007EW01001389
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 3RJ

Is NP12 3RJ (Pengam & Cefn Fforest) safe?

The area around NP12 3RJ records about 18 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 3RJ?

The median sale price around NP12 3RJ in Pengam & Cefn Fforest is £172,500 (about £204 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 3RJ?

There are 12 schools close to NP12 3RJ, including Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Fleur-De-Lys Primary School and Tiryberth Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP12 3RJ?

The closest station to NP12 3RJ is Pengam, about 1,101 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP12 3RJ?

NP12 3RJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 918 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 3RJ (Pengam & Cefn Fforest) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 3RJ is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Marina Chacon-Dawson (Labour Party), Shane Williams (Labour Party) and Teresa Heron (Labour Party).

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.