Postcode NP12 3XQ is located in an urban city, within the Gilfach ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Aberbargoed & Gilfach area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year. The nearest station is Pengam, about 0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 482 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Aberbargoed & Gilfach has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Aberbargoed & Gilfach is £38,561 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP12 3XQ.
The nearest station is Pengam located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Pengam | N/A | Walking directions to Pengam |
| 0.9 mi | Gilfach Fargoed | N/A | Walking directions to Gilfach Fargoed |
Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £155,500 (about £176 per square foot) in Gilfach area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £435,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £217,500 | £223 |
| Terraced | 13 | £130,000 | £161 |
Sale price
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £115,500 | £85,000 |
| 2017 | £137,000 | £81,500 |
| 2018 | £108,000 | £88,500 |
| 2019 | £124,500 | £87,500 |
| 2020 | £148,500 | £96,250 |
| 2021 | £156,950 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £172,500 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £162,500 | £119,500 |
| 2024 | £237,500 | £153,000 |
| 2025 | £224,750 | £125,000 |
| 2026 | — | £155,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £114 | £98 |
| 2017 | £137 | £93 |
| 2018 | £119 | £105 |
| 2019 | £125 | £97 |
| 2020 | £157 | £115 |
| 2021 | £148 | £134 |
| 2022 | £142 | £142 |
| 2023 | £167 | £140 |
| 2024 | £208 | £163 |
| 2025 | £217 | £174 |
| 2026 | — | £168 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP12 3XQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Dec 2025 | 9, The Square, Blackwood, NP12 3XF | Terraced | Freehold | £80,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 11, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XH | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | The Willows, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XH | Detached | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | The Coach House, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XH | Detached | Freehold | £235,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 8, Pengam Street, Blackwood, NP12 3XH | Terraced | Freehold | £169,500 |
In the NP12 3XQ postcode area, located within Aberbargoed & Gilfach, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP12 3XQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | New Road, Caerphilly, CF82 8AU | Walking directions to Aldi |
Elected local representatives for NP12 3XQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Carol Julia Andrews
Gilfach - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP12 3XQ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3XQ in Gilfach is £155,500 (about £176 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to NP12 3XQ, including Glanynant Learning Centre (PRU), Lewis School Pengam and Pengam Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP12 3XQ is Pengam, about 78 m away.
NP12 3XQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP12 3XQ is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Carol Julia Andrews (Labour Party).