Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

SCHOOL STREET, NP24 6DN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SCHOOL STREET, NP24 6DN.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP24 6DN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

NP24 6DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 43.5% year-on-year.

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

NP24 6DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on School Street, 0.3km from Elliot's Town in New Tredegar. Administratively it sits within New Tredegar ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

For families considering a move, NP24 6DN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £88k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 43.5% 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 NP24 6DN are sourced from Output Area W00007256 (shared with 19 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 NP24 6DN. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 56,000

8 sales · Mean £ 66,250

Semi-Detached

£ 80,000

2 sales · Mean £ 80,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

NP24 6DN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order11
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson5
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Bagga Foods & Post Office0.5 km
  • Bal's Off License0.0 km
  • Elliots Stores0.4 km
  • Evans's0.5 km
  • Kandy'z0.0 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dynevor Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • New Tredegar RFC0.5 km
  • Phillipstown Social Club0.7 km
  • The Ruperra Arms0.7 km
  • Tredegar Arms0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
  • Caffi Elliots0.2 km
  • Winding House Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.5 km
  • Elliots Cafe0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fry-day's0.6 km
  • Kings0.1 km
  • May House0.2 km
  • New Thriving0.5 km
  • Romino's Pizza & Fried Chicken0.5 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tir-Phil0.7 km
  • Brithdir1.1 km
  • Bargoed2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Elliotstown Clock0.0 km
  • Abersyfi Cottages0.0 km
  • Rose Villas0.0 km
  • Rose Villas0.1 km
  • Rhosyn Gwyn0.1 km