Postcode report
NP22 5EE Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NP22 5EE: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP22 5EE is a postcode in Moriah and Pontlottyn, Caerphilly, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP22 5EE, then scores the surrounding small area 59/100 - top 42% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP22 5EE are safety and property market signals, while housing 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 NP22 5EE is based on Caerphilly 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,539 residents, 396 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 57% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 30% 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 3/10.
For property prices near NP22 5EE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £135k from 37 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP22 5EE 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 NP22 5EE 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 NP22 5EE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP22 5EE
Is NP22 5EE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 59/100 (top 42% 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 NP22 5EE?
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 NP22 5EE?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP22 5EE?
LocaleIQ matched NP22 5EE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP22 5EE?
The latest median sold price is £135k based on 37 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP22 5EE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.