Postcode report
Is NP12 0GY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NP12 0GY: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP12 0GY is a postcode in Argoed, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP12 0GY, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP12 0GY are safety and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP12 0GY is based on Caerphilly 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,509 residents, 616 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 14% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NP12 0GY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP12 0GY can compare 4 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP12 0GY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP12 0GY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP12 0GY
Is NP12 0GY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP12 0GY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP12 0GY?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP12 0GY?
LocaleIQ matched NP12 0GY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP12 0GY?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP12 0GY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.