Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

NP12 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP12 0DL.

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Population

612

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

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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9/10
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2/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP12 0DL spans multiple life stages — average age 38, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NP12 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Penmaen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Penmaen ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 0DL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, 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 NP12 0DL are sourced from Output Area W00007290 (shared with 35 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 0DL. The average age is 38.4. 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

53%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 131,750

4 sales · Mean £ 146,500

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

NP12 0DL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre1.0 km
  • Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre1.0 km
  • Kismet Tea Room1.0 km
  • Kismet Tea Room1.0 km
  • Oakdale Christian Centre - Fareshare0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi y Coed Duon0.9 km
  • Blackwood RFC0.9 km
  • Moose International0.9 km
  • Islwyn Masonic Hall0.8 km
  • New Bungalow Club0.8 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bistro 80.9 km
  • Bistro 80.9 km
  • Le Cafe1.0 km
  • KFC0.8 km
  • Le Cafe1.0 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • The House of Cake1.0 km
  • The House of Cake1.0 km
  • 54 Street Kitchen0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • New Red Chilli0.9 km
  • + 9 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jasmine View0.9 km
  • Jasmine View0.9 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Newbridge3.0 km
  • Gilfach Fargoed3.2 km
  • Pengam3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Penmaen Post Office0.0 km
  • Penmaen Post Office0.0 km
  • Penmaen Chapel0.2 km
  • Oakdale Terrace0.2 km
  • Underwood Avenue0.2 km