NP12 is a postcode district in Caerphilly, Wales, covering 893 active and 126 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NP12 (16%) is characterised by a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability, alongside a transitioning industrial area — historically working class, gradually changing (14%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a working community facing hardship — manual jobs, tight wages, resilient spirit. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes NP12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NP12 are around £224k, up 5.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NP12 at 268 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NP12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Caerphilly, Wales
NP12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP12 postcode area.
groups
Population21,454
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 31,257 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
8/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
6/10diversity_3Diversity
3/10paymentsAffluence
3/10directions_transitTransit
8/10homeHome Ownership
7/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
NP12 is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £224k. Property prices are trending up 5.7% year-on-year.
home £224,995 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.9%
Economic Activity
46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences2196
Anti-social behaviour1089
Public order697
Shoplifting419
Criminal damage and arson399
storefront Nearby Amenities
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
106 nearby- Greggs
- Premier Stores
- Home Bargains
- Premier
- Premier
- + 101 more
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Gellihaf House Bed & Breakfast
- Jasmine View
- Gellihaf House Bed & Breakfast
- Jasmine View
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
76 nearby- Church Inn
- Clwb Golff Coed Duon
- Clwb y Gweithwyr, y Coed Duon
- Cross Oak Inn
- Hollybush R F C
- + 71 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
68 nearby- Britannia Cafe/ Britannia Burger Base
- Canolfan Fowlio Dan Do Islwyn
- Islwyn Park Coffee Shop
- McDonalds
- Sefydliad y Glowyr, y Coed Duon
- + 63 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
68 nearby- Cheesesteak Company
- Cheesesteak Company
- Pizza Pan
- Red Diamond Chinese Take Away
- 54 Street Kitchen
- + 63 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
18 nearby- One Stop
- One Stop
- Aldi
- Asda
- Farmfoods
- + 13 more
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Area Profile: NP12 · Data under Open Government Licence