NP12 0BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Bedwellte in Aberbargoed. Administratively it sits within Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward and the Islwyn constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP12, NP12 0BB offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £312k. 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 0BB are sourced from Output Area W00006944 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP12 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP12 0BB.
449
39
£ 34,100 /yr
52%
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
NP12 0BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP12 0BB. The average age is 38.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
3 sales · Mean £ 237,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
NP12 0BB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Highfield Stores0.8 km
- Highfield Stores0.8 km
- Markham Pharmacy0.9 km
- Markham Pharmacy0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Markham & District Welfare Society0.5 km
- Markham & District Welfare Society0.5 km
- Neuaddwen Inn0.8 km
- Neuaddwen Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cafe 5010.6 km
- Cafe 5010.6 km
- The Church Inn0.3 km
- The Church Inn0.3 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- One Stop0.6 km
- One Stop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Family Kebab House0.6 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
- Family Kebab House0.6 km
- Mr Chippy0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bargoed1.7 km
- Brithdir1.9 km
- Gilfach Fargoed2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Pen-y-waun Cottages0.0 km
- Pen-y-waun Cottages0.0 km
- The Church Inn0.4 km
- The Church Inn0.4 km
- Markham Primary School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP120BB · Data under Open Government Licence