Area Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

NP12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP12 postcode area.

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Population

21,454

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 31,257 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
workEmployment
6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
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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

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.

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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

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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
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Supermarkets

18 nearby
  • One Stop
  • One Stop
  • Aldi
  • Asda
  • Farmfoods
  • + 13 more