Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

NP12 1NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP12 1NT.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

52%

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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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 43, NP12 1NT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

NP12 1NT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.0km from Y Coed Duon in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Blackwood ward and the Islwyn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 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 1NT are sourced from Output Area W00007058 (shared with 164 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 1NT. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.3%
Asian / British Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

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

NP12 1NT has low crime rates — 27 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour21
Criminal damage and arson16
Public order15
Shoplifting12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • A P Discounts0.1 km
  • Baked With Love0.2 km
  • Blackwood Convenience Store0.1 km
  • Blackwood News and Wine0.2 km
  • Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre0.3 km
  • + 41 more
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Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi y Coed Duon0.2 km
  • The New Foresters0.2 km
  • Blackwood RFC0.2 km
  • Moose International0.2 km
  • Islwyn Masonic Hall0.2 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Big Dog Coffee Co0.2 km
  • Bistro 80.5 km
  • Caesars0.3 km
  • Just Perfect Catering Limited0.8 km
  • McKenzies Cafe0.3 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant0.2 km
  • The House of Cake0.0 km
  • Red Hot Goodies0.5 km
  • The House of Cake0.0 km
  • 54 Street Kitchen0.1 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jasmine View0.7 km
  • Jasmine View0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pengam2.5 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed2.8 km
  • Hengoed3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Pentwyn Road Garage0.2 km
  • Pentwyn Road Garage0.2 km
  • ASDA0.2 km
  • ASDA Car Park0.2 km
  • Blackwood Bus Station Stand 10.3 km