Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

MANOR GARDENS, NP12 0AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR GARDENS, NP12 0AG.

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Population

330

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /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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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, NP12 0AG combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£470k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £470k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

NP12 0AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Manor Gardens, 0.3km from Rock in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Blackwood ward and the Islwyn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP12, NP12 0AG offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £470k. 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 NP12 0AG are sourced from Output Area W00007073 (shared with 44 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 NP12 0AG. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 470,000

1 sales · Mean £ 470,000

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

NP12 0AG has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Rock0.3 km
  • The Rock0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Poundland0.3 km
  • Poundland0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Maes Manor Hotel0.2 km
  • Maes Manor Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gilfach Fargoed2.4 km
  • Bargoed2.8 km
  • Pengam3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Rock0.4 km
  • The Rock0.4 km
  • Rock Villas0.5 km
  • Rock Villas0.5 km