NP12 0DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Groveside Road, 0.1km from Penmaen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP12 0DN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, 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 0DN are sourced from Output Area W00007289 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVESIDE ROAD, NP12 0DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVESIDE ROAD, NP12 0DN.
307
43
£ 37,800 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP12 0DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NP12 0DN is an established family neighbourhood — 57% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP12 0DN. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 243,500
1 sales · Mean £ 243,500
Semi-Detached
£ 144,000
5 sales · Mean £ 138,999
Terraced
£ 121,000
2 sales · Mean £ 121,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP12 0DN has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Islwyn Masonic Hall1.0 km
- New Bungalow Club0.6 km
- New Bungalow Club0.6 km
- Islwyn Masonic Hall1.0 km
- Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- KFC0.9 km
- KFC0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
- The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Oakdale Christian Centre - Fareshare0.3 km
- Oakdale Christian Centre - Fareshare0.3 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
- Parsons0.6 km
- Pearns Pharmacies0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbridge2.9 km
- Gilfach Fargoed3.3 km
- Pengam3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Underwood Avenue0.0 km
- Pen-maen Corner0.1 km
- Penmaen Post Office0.2 km
- Penmaen Post Office0.2 km
- St David`s Church0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP120DN · Data under Open Government Licence