Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

HEOL TY NEWYDD, NP12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEOL TY NEWYDD, NP12 0BJ.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

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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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP12 0BJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% 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. Property prices are trending down 34.2% year-on-year.

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

NP12 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heol Ty Newydd, 0.7km from Argoed in Argoed. Administratively it sits within Argoed ward and the Islwyn constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP12, NP12 0BJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 77% 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 £315k, down 34.2% 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 0BJ are sourced from Output Area W00006993 (shared with 38 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 0BJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

2 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 315,000

2 sales · Mean £ 315,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

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

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Argoed Reform Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
  • Argoed Reform Club & Institute Ltd0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.4 km
  • The Church Inn0.4 km
  • Argoed Baptist Chapel0.8 km
  • Argoed Baptist Chapel0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bargoed1.9 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed2.0 km
  • Brithdir2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • The Church Inn0.4 km
  • The Church Inn0.4 km