NP12 1DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ladysmith Road, 0.5km from Y Coed Duon in Blackwood. Administratively it sits within Blackwood ward and the Islwyn constituency.
For families considering a move, NP12 1DJ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area W00007066 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LADYSMITH ROAD, NP12 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYSMITH ROAD, NP12 1DJ.
306
43
£ 39,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NP12 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP12 1DJ. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 205,500
2 sales · Mean £ 205,500
Semi-Detached
£ 134,995
3 sales · Mean £ 132,815
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP12 1DJ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- A P Discounts0.4 km
- Baked With Love0.3 km
- Blackwood Convenience Store0.5 km
- Blackwood News and Wine0.3 km
- Blackwood Unique Fitness Centre0.3 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Clwb Rygbi y Coed Duon0.4 km
- The New Foresters0.4 km
- Blackwood RFC0.4 km
- Moose International0.8 km
- Islwyn Masonic Hall0.7 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Big Dog Coffee Co0.3 km
- Bistro 80.4 km
- Caesars0.2 km
- Just Perfect Catering Limited0.9 km
- McKenzies Cafe0.2 km
- + 29 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Iceland0.3 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Iceland0.3 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Codfather & The Pearl Restaurant0.3 km
- The House of Cake0.5 km
- Red Hot Goodies0.7 km
- The House of Cake0.5 km
- 54 Street Kitchen0.7 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pengam2.6 km
- Hengoed2.7 km
- Gilfach Fargoed3.2 km
Bus Stops
- Blackwood Bus Station Stand 90.2 km
- Blackwood Bus Station Stand 80.2 km
- Blackwood Bus Station Stand 70.2 km
- Blackwood Bus Station Stand 60.2 km
- Blackwood Bus Station Stand 50.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP121DJ · Data under Open Government Licence