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.
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.
Pengam & Cefn Fforest has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Pengam & Cefn Fforest is £39,117 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 3RJ.
The nearest station is Pengam located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Cefn Fforest Eco Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cefn Fforest Eco Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £282,000 | £236 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £182,000 | £206 |
| Terraced | 15 | £140,000 | £156 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3RJ.
In the NP12 3RJ postcode area, located within Pengam & Cefn Fforest, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP12 3RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | New Road, Caerphilly, CF82 8AU | Walking directions to Aldi |
Elected local representatives for NP12 3RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marina Chacon-Dawson
Cefn Fforest and Pengam - Elected 5 May 2022
Shane Williams
Cefn Fforest and Pengam - Elected 5 May 2022
Teresa Heron
Cefn Fforest and Pengam - Elected 5 May 2022
Chris Evans
Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024
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.
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.
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.
The closest station to NP12 3RJ is Pengam, about 1,101 m away.
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).
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).
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.