MARKHAM CRESCENT, NP12 0LY House Prices & Local Information

NP12 0LY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Markham Crescent, 0.4km from Rhiw Syr Dafydd in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 0LY represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 85.9% 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 0LY are sourced from Output Area W00007281 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.