Living in NP12, Caerphilly
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NP12 in Caerphilly. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Caerphilly: £197,272, up 5.9% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around NP12
69 recorded home sales on the streets around central NP12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £180,500 and a range from £76,000 to £432,500. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60 LEWIS LEWIS AVENUE, NP12 1JQ | semi-detached | £183,250 | 2026-06-11 |
| 2 FROST PLACE, NP12 1WF | terraced | £174,950 | 2026-05-29 |
| 19 ALBANY ROAD, NP12 1DZ | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| UNIT 8-9 THE MARKET PLACE, NP12 1AU | flat-maisonette | £76,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| SAN REMO BUNGALOW OAK STREET, NP12 1PY | detached | £335,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 20 SCHOOL WAY, NP12 1FH | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-04-24 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of NP12.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.9% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.0% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 11.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
213 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NP12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about NP12
What is the average house price in NP12?
The average sold price in Caerphilly is £197,272 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NP12?
Prices in Caerphilly are up 5.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NP12?
The median of 69 recorded sales around central NP12 in the last 2 years is £180,500, ranging from £76,000 to £432,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in NP12?
213 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NP12 at risk of flooding?
Central NP12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NP12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £180,500; 213 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NP12 safe?
213 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NP12 or CF82, NP12 or CF81, NP12 or NP11.
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