Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

PADFIELD COTTAGES, NP12 3SH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADFIELD COTTAGES, NP12 3SH.

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Population

321

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP12 3SH represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP12 3SH spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 15.8% year-on-year.

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

NP12 3SH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Padfield Cottages, 0.3km from Fleur-de-lis in Fleur-de-lis and Pengam. Administratively it sits within Cefn Fforest and Pengam ward and the Islwyn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% 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: Average house prices are around £205k, up 15.8% 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 3SH are sourced from Output Area W00007271 (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 3SH. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

3 sales · Mean £ 179,333

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

NP12 3SH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • St Davids Service Station0.8 km
  • Highbank Garage Shop1.0 km
  • Highbank Garage Shop1.0 km
  • St Davids Service Station0.8 km
  • Cottage Loaf Bakery0.5 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Majors0.8 km
  • Majors0.8 km
  • Fleur De Lis RFC0.5 km
  • Valley Tavern Limited0.5 km
  • Fleur De Lis RFC0.5 km
  • + 1 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • One Stop0.3 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Roadside Grill0.7 km
  • Roadside Grill0.7 km
  • Marmaris Kebab House0.5 km
  • Mr Wong's0.5 km
  • New City0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Coffee @ Style0.5 km
  • Coffee @ Style0.5 km
  • Midshire Catering Services at Nordam0.7 km
  • Midshire Catering Services at Nordam0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gellihaf House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Gellihaf House Bed & Breakfast0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pengam1.4 km
  • Hengoed1.5 km
  • Ystrad Mynach2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ysgol Gufyn Cwm Rhymni0.0 km
  • Ysgol Gufyn Cwm Rhymni0.1 km
  • Bryngwyn Street0.2 km
  • Bryngwyn Street0.2 km
  • Castle Street0.3 km