Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

OAKDALE TERRACE, NP12 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKDALE TERRACE, NP12 0DF.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

42

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NP12 0DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 87% 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 7.4% year-on-year.

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

NP12 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oakdale Terrace, 0.1km from Woodfield Park in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 0DF represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. Property: With prices averaging £165k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 7.4% 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area W00007291 (shared with 23 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 0DF. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 146,000

16 sales · Mean £ 139,806

Semi-Detached

£ 193,250

6 sales · Mean £ 181,833

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP12 0DF has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • A P Discounts0.8 km
  • Baked With Love0.9 km
  • Blackwood Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Blackwood News and Wine0.8 km
  • Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre0.7 km
  • + 35 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi y Coed Duon0.7 km
  • The New Foresters0.8 km
  • Blackwood RFC0.7 km
  • Moose International0.7 km
  • Islwyn Masonic Hall0.6 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Big Dog Coffee Co0.8 km
  • Bistro 80.6 km
  • Caesars0.8 km
  • McKenzies Cafe0.8 km
  • Nicks0.8 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant0.8 km
  • The House of Cake0.7 km
  • The House of Cake0.7 km
  • 54 Street Kitchen0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jasmine View0.8 km
  • Jasmine View0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pengam3.0 km
  • Newbridge3.1 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakdale Terrace0.1 km
  • Penmaen Chapel0.1 km
  • Park View Bungalows0.2 km
  • Park View Bungalows0.3 km
  • Penmaen Post Office0.3 km