Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

NP12 0DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP12 0DQ.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP12 0DQ 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP12 0DQ's 57% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NP12 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Penmaen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP12 0DQ 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. 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 0DQ are sourced from Output Area W00007289 (shared with 24 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 0DQ. 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

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

NP12 0DQ 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.

Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • KFC0.9 km
  • KFC0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
  • The Chinese Oakdale0.6 km
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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
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Bungalow Club0.6 km
  • New Bungalow Club0.6 km
  • Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.5 km
  • Oakdale Rugby Football Club0.5 km
  • The Rock0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbridge3.0 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed3.2 km
  • Pengam3.3 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