HIGH STREET, NP12 1AY House Prices & Local Information

NP12 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.3km from Blackwood in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Blackwood ward and the Islwyn constituency.

For families considering a move, NP12 1AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00007058 (shared with 164 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.