Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

WOODFIELD PARK CRESCENT, NP12 0BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODFIELD PARK CRESCENT, NP12 0BX.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour10
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting5
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

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