NP12 — Blackwood
Every number below comes from real recorded sales in NP12 (Blackwood, Caerphilly) — 14,194 sales over 32 years of market history across 8 areas.
In 1995 the middle of the NP12 market was £39,998. The 2026 median: £231,000 — 5.8 times the starting point. 2003 was the year to be holding: the median rose +31.6% in twelve months. Anyone who bought just before 2009 learned about -13.1% the hard way.
Median sold price in NP12
| Year | Median sold price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | £39,998 | 306 |
| 2000 | £51,950 | 582 |
| 2005 | £110,000 | 498 |
| 2010 | £102,000 | 287 |
| 2015 | £116,750 | 436 |
| 2020 | £160,000 | 439 |
| 2025 | £195,000 | 428 |
| 2026 | £231,000 | 60 |
The areas on the board
The board splits NP12 into 8 areas, weighted by how much actually sells in each:
- Blackwood (NP12 1) (32% of local sales) — busiest streets: Cefn Road, Cae Collen, Clos Coed Duon
- Pontllanfraith (26% of local sales) — busiest streets: Cwm Braenar, St Rhidian Close, Dan Y Bryn
- Oakdale (18% of local sales) — busiest streets: Blacksmith Close, Markham Crescent, Pen Y Groes
- Fleur De Lis (7% of local sales) — busiest streets: Warne Street, Francis Street, Victoria Road
- Cefn Fforest (6% of local sales) — busiest streets: Bedwellty Road, Pencoed Avenue, Penybryn Avenue
- Pengam (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Meadow Close, Commercial Street, Britannia Terrace
- Argoed (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Gelynos Avenue, Penylan Road, New Road
- Markham (4% of local sales) — busiest streets: Bryn Road, Abernant Road, Penywerlod Road
Now you've seen the history — play the NP12 board and try to beat it.
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