NP24 6BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft Street, 0.3km from Phillip's Town in Caerphilly. Administratively it sits within New Tredegar ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP24 6BY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £64k, 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 NP24 6BY are sourced from Output Area W00007261 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROFT STREET, NP24 6BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT STREET, NP24 6BY.
271
43
£ 31,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP24 6BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 43, NP24 6BY has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £64k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP24 6BY. The average age is 42.6. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 64,000
3 sales · Mean £ 69,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP24 6BY has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bagga Foods & Post Office0.5 km
- Bal's Off License0.8 km
- Evans's0.3 km
- Kandy'z0.8 km
- Lippiatt General Stores0.3 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Dynevor Arms Hotel0.6 km
- New Tredegar RFC0.5 km
- Phillipstown Social Club0.1 km
- Rising Sun Inn0.9 km
- The Ruperra Arms0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
- Caffi Elliots1.0 km
- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
- Elliots Cafe1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fry-day's0.3 km
- Kings0.7 km
- May House0.6 km
- New Thriving0.5 km
- Romino's Pizza & Fried Chicken0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tir-Phil0.6 km
- Brithdir1.9 km
- Pontlottyn3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Pritchard Terrace0.2 km
- Phillipstown Terminus0.2 km
- Not in use0.3 km
- Not in use0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP246BY · Data under Open Government Licence