Postcode insights

NP12 3XP

Hanbury Street

St Cattwg

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Detailed insights for NP12 3XP

Overview

Postcode NP12 3XP is located in an urban city, within the St Cattwg ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the St Cattwg area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in St Cattwg is £39,965 per year. The nearest station is Pengam, about 0.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

St Cattwg has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 729 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

St Cattwg has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in St Cattwg is £39,965 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pengam located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP12 3XP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Pengam

N/A

Walking directions to Pengam

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
402
Population density
1,544.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.59(-54%)
Public order
4.62(-44%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.62(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.31(-82%)
Vehicle crime
2.31(-20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
395
98.01%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.5%
African
1
0.25%
Irish
1
0.25%
Total population: 403

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
97
28.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
67
19.94%
Level 3 (A level)
65
19.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
14.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.44%
Total 16+ residents: 336

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
28.9%
Owns with a mortgage
43
24.86%
Social rents from council
36
20.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
16.18%
Other forms of private rent
10
5.78%
Total households: 173

Property prices in St Cattwg

Median price£197,500
Price per sq ft£218
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £236K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 (about £218 per square foot) in St Cattwg area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £413,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Cattwg over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£290,000£262
Semi-Detached23£200,000£217
Terraced28£162,500£191

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Cattwg

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Cattwg.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£181,000£119,500£87,975
2017£180,000£124,995£90,000
2018£206,000£114,500£98,975
2019£193,500£133,000£108,500
2020£205,000£140,000£117,500
2021£234,000£160,000£133,000
2022£295,000£175,000£135,000
2023£269,000£165,000£140,000
2024£285,000£190,000£155,000
2025£286,500£202,500£165,000
2026£324,000£218,750£148,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Cattwg.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Cattwg.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£158£154£89
2017£166£152£101
2018£170£128£112
2019£166£150£123
2020£194£164£122
2021£218£187£170
2022£264£210£142
2023£263£214£148
2024£255£236£194
2025£262£224£188
2026£318£296£176
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Cattwg.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Cattwg in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3XP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3XP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Jul 202568, Hanbury Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XPTerracedFreehold£160,000
12 Dec 2025Vinmar, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XJDetachedFreehold£220,000
10 Apr 202531, Hanbury Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XWTerracedFreehold£165,000
16 Jan 2026The Coach House, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XHDetachedFreehold£235,000
24 Oct 20258, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XHTerracedFreehold£169,500

Schools

In the NP12 3XP postcode area, located within St Cattwg, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP12 3XP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableGlanynant Learning Centre (PRU)Welsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicablePengam Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Gymraeg TrelynWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Ann Gair

St Cattwg - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Haydn Pritchard

St Cattwg - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Judith Ann Pritchard

St Cattwg - Elected 5 May 2022

Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales

Member of parliament

Chris Evans

Caerphilly - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyCaerphillyW07000088
WardSt CattwgW05001673
ParishGelligaerW04000736
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)St CattwgW02000297
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 008BW01001415
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP12 3XP

Is NP12 3XP (St Cattwg) safe?

The area around NP12 3XP records about 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3XP?

The median sale price around NP12 3XP in St Cattwg is £197,500 (about £218 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP12 3XP?

There are 12 schools close to NP12 3XP, including Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU), Pengam Primary School and Ysgol Gymraeg Trelyn. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP12 3XP?

The closest station to NP12 3XP is Pengam, about 227 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP12 3XP?

NP12 3XP scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 729 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP12 3XP (St Cattwg) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Caerphilly covering NP12 3XP is Chris Evans (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ann Gair (Labour Party), Haydn Pritchard (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales) and Judith Ann Pritchard (Plaid Cymru - The Party of Wales).

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.