NP12 0BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodfield Park Crescent, 0.7km from Pontllanfraith in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.
For families considering a move, NP12 0BX represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.8% 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 0BX are sourced from Output Area W00007279 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODFIELD PARK CRESCENT, NP12 0BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD PARK CRESCENT, NP12 0BX.
380
46
£ 39,900 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP12 0BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
NP12 0BX is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% 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 up 21.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP12 0BX. The average age is 46.0. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 128,000
13 sales · Mean £ 123,923
Semi-Detached
£ 125,500
9 sales · Mean £ 141,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP12 0BX has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- A P Discounts0.8 km
- Baked With Love0.7 km
- Blackwood Convenience Store0.8 km
- Blackwood News and Wine0.7 km
- Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre0.5 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Clwb Rygbi y Coed Duon0.6 km
- The New Foresters0.8 km
- Blackwood RFC0.6 km
- Islwyn Masonic Hall0.9 km
- Islwyn Masonic Hall0.9 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Big Dog Coffee Co0.7 km
- Bistro 80.4 km
- Caesars0.6 km
- McKenzies Cafe0.6 km
- Nicks0.7 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Iceland0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.9 km
- Farm Foods0.9 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant0.7 km
- The House of Cake0.8 km
- The House of Cake0.8 km
- 54 Street Kitchen1.0 km
- New Red Chilli1.0 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Hengoed3.1 km
- Newbridge3.1 km
- Pengam3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Pleasant Close0.1 km
- Tir Philkins0.1 km
- Melrose House0.2 km
- Melrose House0.2 km
- Home Bargains0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP120BX · Data under Open Government Licence