OAK COURT, NP12 0BY House Prices & Local Information

NP12 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oak Court, 0.7km from Pontllanfraith in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 0BY represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £143k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area W00007279 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.