Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

GELYNOS AVENUE, NP12 0AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GELYNOS AVENUE, NP12 0AT.

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Population

472

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 38,500 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP12 0AT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 40, 77% 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 up 35.8% year-on-year.

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

NP12 0AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gelynos Avenue, 0.1km from Argoed in Argoed. Administratively it sits within Argoed ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 0AT represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. 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. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k, up 35.8% 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 0AT are sourced from Output Area W00006993 (shared with 38 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 0AT. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 142,000

13 sales · Mean £ 135,892

Detached

£ 407,250

8 sales · Mean £ 408,062

Semi-Detached

£ 260,000

6 sales · Mean £ 227,000

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

NP12 0AT has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Argoed Reform Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
  • Argoed Reform Club & Institute Ltd0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Church Inn0.9 km
  • The Church Inn0.9 km
  • Argoed Baptist Chapel0.4 km
  • Argoed Baptist Chapel0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bargoed2.5 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed2.6 km
  • Brithdir2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Penylan Junction0.1 km
  • Penylan Junction0.1 km
  • Gelynos Avenue0.2 km
  • Gelynos Avenue0.2 km
  • Woodville Terrace0.3 km