Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

LADYSMITH ROAD, NP12 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LADYSMITH ROAD, NP12 1DJ.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

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.

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

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.

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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

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

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
local_bar

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

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
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.7 km
  • Farm Foods0.7 km
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

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