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.
MANOR GARDENS, NP12 0AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MANOR GARDENS, NP12 0AG.
330
50
£ 38,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Rock0.3 km
- The Rock0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Poundland0.3 km
- Poundland0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NP120AG · Data under Open Government Licence