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NP22 5BD

Westville

Moriah and Pontlottyn

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Detailed insights for NP22 5BD

Overview

Postcode NP22 5BD is located in a rural town, within the Moriah and Pontlottyn ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £35,374 per year. The nearest station is Pontlottyn, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
5.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.3%

Approximately 5.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £35,374 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP22 5BD.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontlottyn located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP22 5BD
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Pontlottyn

N/A

Walking directions to Pontlottyn

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
333
Population density
409.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.66(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.62(-57%)
Other theft
2.81(-39%)
Vehicle crime
2.81(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.81(-62%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
98.2%
Other White
4
1.2%
Indian
2
0.6%
Total population: 333

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
24.73%
No qualifications
63
22.26%
Level 3 (A level)
55
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
17.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.07%
Total 16+ residents: 283

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
55.73%
Owns with a mortgage
44
33.59%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.82%
Social rents from council
2
1.53%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£137
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£93K – £148K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) in Moriah and Pontlottyn area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,500 up to £200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£145,000£147
Terraced25£119,500£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Moriah and Pontlottyn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118,500£51,000£81,500£60,500
2017£185,000£62,625£93,725£62,000
2018£180,000£58,500£86,500£68,000
2019£183,500£58,250£88,000£78,000
2020£197,000£52,998£76,500£82,000
2021£165,000£77,000£125,000£88,750
2022£218,000£78,000£126,000£108,000
2023£206,000£62,500£150,000£118,500
2024£220,000£140,000£110,000
2025£195,000£140,000£130,000
2026£67,500£115,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£135£85£61£66
2017£117£114£102£65
2018£148£113£122£80
2019£141£119£85£76
2020£141£63£85£89
2021£147£133£138£100
2022£183£133£119£115
2023£318£185£131
2024£178£162£127
2025£107£145£137
2026£81£102
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Moriah and Pontlottyn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Moriah and Pontlottyn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 13 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 5BD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 5BD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Feb 202615, Alfred Street, Tredegar, NP22 5BATerracedFreehold£132,000
21 Mar 20251, Station Road, Tredegar, NP22 5AXTerracedFreehold£135,000
25 Mar 202547, Arthur Street, Tredegar, NP22 5ANTerracedFreehold£190,000
24 Feb 202548, Arthur Street, Tredegar, NP22 5ANTerracedFreehold£135,000
08 Aug 202583, Charles Street, Tredegar, NP22 5AUTerracedFreehold£115,000

Schools

In the NP22 5BD postcode area, located within Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP22 5BD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableIdris Davies School 3 to 18Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP22 5BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Dai Harse

Moriah and Pontlottyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mansel Powell

Moriah and Pontlottyn - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Smith

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaenau Gwent and RhymneyW07000084
ParishRhymneyW04000746
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhymney, Pontlottyn & AbertysswgW02000290
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 001AW01001374
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP22 5BD

Is NP22 5BD (Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg) safe?

The area around NP22 5BD records about 34 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 NP22 5BD?

The median sale price around NP22 5BD in Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg is £130,000 (about £137 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP22 5BD?

There is 1 school close to NP22 5BD, including Idris Davies School 3 to 18. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP22 5BD?

The closest station to NP22 5BD is Pontlottyn, about 1,471 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP22 5BD?

NP22 5BD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 391 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP22 5BD (Rhymney, Pontlottyn & Abertysswg) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP22 5BD is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dai Harse (Labour Party) and Mansel Powell (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.