NP12 0BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Holly Bush in Caerphilly. Administratively it sits within Argoed ward and the Islwyn constituency.
For families considering a move, NP12 0BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BN are sourced from Output Area W00006995 (shared with 54 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP12 0BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP12 0BN.
400
45
£ 38,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP12 0BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. 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 0BN. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP12 0BN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Brithdir1.8 km
- Tir-Phil2.5 km
- Bargoed3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Llwyn-bach Terrace0.2 km
- Glen View0.3 km
- Glen View0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP120BN · Data under Open Government Licence