NP12 — BLACKWOOD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP12 is £212,063, which is 22% below the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP12 cost 26.1% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP12 have risen 1.0% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£325,814	292
Semi-detached	£191,875	533
Terraced	£149,667	362
Flat	£130,844	16
All types	£212,063	1264

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 34.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP12 has a crime rate well 57% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

3.4 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP12 has 16 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Pengam Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Fleur-De-Lys Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Markham Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Libanus Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Pontllanfraith Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,865

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP12 are 312.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP12 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP12 — BLACKWOOD

Area Summary

NP12 (BLACKWOOD) offers affordable property prices (£212,063, 26% below national average), low crime (57% below national average), 16 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (312 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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NEWPORT

£206K

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£124K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP12?

The average house price in NP12 (BLACKWOOD) is £212,063, based on 1264 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.0% over the past year.

Is NP12 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP12 is significantly below the national average (34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP12?

There are 16 schools in or near NP12. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP12?

Council tax in NP12 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP12?

The average broadband download speed in NP12 is 312 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 96% of premises, ultrafast to 75%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP12 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP12 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 176,865.