Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

NP11 3AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP11 3AF.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP11 3AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, NP11 3AF is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP11 3AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Croes-Pen-Maen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Crumlin ward and the Islwyn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP11 3AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NP11 3AF are sourced from Output Area W00007105 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3AF. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP11 3AF has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order2
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Celtic Food Products Limited1.0 km
  • Celtic Food Products Limited1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.3 km
  • Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Crumlin Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Crumlin Cricket Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Nisa0.5 km
  • Nisa0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbridge1.8 km
  • Llanhilleth2.9 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed4.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Byron Place0.1 km
  • Croespenmaen Shop0.4 km
  • Croespenmaen Shop0.4 km
  • Pleasant View0.4 km
  • Pandy Road0.4 km