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NP12

BLACKWOOD

Gwent, Wales, England

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NP12 encompasses BLACKWOOD and its surrounding areas in Gwent, Wales.

Avg price £212,063
1yr change ▲ 1.0%
Crime 57% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£212,063

▲ 1.0% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% below national avg

Crime Rate

34.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

57% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

16 schools

Broadband Speed

312 Mbps

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.

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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

£197K £203K £208K £214K £219K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

176,865

Population

62

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.

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312.0 Mbps

Avg Download

56.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

96%

Superfast Coverage

75%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NP12 BLACKWOOD

What is the average house price in NP12 BLACKWOOD?
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 BLACKWOOD 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 is the population of NP12 BLACKWOOD?
The population of NP12 (BLACKWOOD) is approximately 176,865 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NP12 BLACKWOOD?
There are 16 schools in or near NP12. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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