Postcode report
Is NP12 3HA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NP12 3HA: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP12 3HA is a postcode in Cefn Fforest and Pengam, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP12 3HA, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP12 3HA are housing and safety, 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 3HA is based on Caerphilly 005 Census 2021. It covers 5,601 residents, 302 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 73% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 16% 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 9/10.
For property prices near NP12 3HA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £250k from 49 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP12 3HA can compare 12 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 3HA 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 3HA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP12 3HA
Is NP12 3HA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 3HA?
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 3HA?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP12 3HA?
LocaleIQ matched NP12 3HA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP12 3HA?
The latest median sold price is £250k based on 49 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP12 3HA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.