NP12 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blacksmith Close, 0.2km from Oakdale in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.
For families considering a move, NP12 0BG represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k, up 44.6% year-on-year. 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 0BG are sourced from Output Area W00009928 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKSMITH CLOSE, NP12 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKSMITH CLOSE, NP12 0BG.
458
37
£ 37,800 /yr
54%
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
No single demographic signal dominates NP12 0BG — age 37, 87% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 44.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP12 0BG. The average age is 37.4. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 280,000
13 sales · Mean £ 300,765
Semi-Detached
£ 215,000
17 sales · Mean £ 205,644
Terraced
£ 178,000
7 sales · Mean £ 176,714
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP12 0BG has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Celtic Food Products Limited0.9 km
- Oakdale Christian Centre - Fareshare0.9 km
- Oakdale Christian Centre - Fareshare0.9 km
- Celtic Food Products Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Marma Jo's0.9 km
- Marma Jo's0.9 km
- PMG Catering at General Dynamics0.5 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.8 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.8 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Bungalow Club0.6 km
- New Bungalow Club0.6 km
- Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.5 km
- Nisa0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
- The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbridge2.7 km
- Llanhilleth3.2 km
- Gilfach Fargoed3.8 km
Bus Stops
- Blacksmith Close0.1 km
- Presbyterian Church0.3 km
- Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School0.3 km
- Presbyterian Church0.3 km
- Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP120BG · Data under Open Government Licence