Town Pop. 12,658

Living in Blackwood: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Blackwood scores 64/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 62/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Blackwood places 2nd of 8 in the NP12 postcode district.

Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (90) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see NP12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

84.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 365 crimes

↓ 14% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 241 crimes

↑ 25% above national average

Public order 141 crimes

↑ 71% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 114 crimes

↑ 32% above national average

Shoplifting 55 crimes

↓ 45% below national average

other 156 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 115 crimes
2 Shopping Area 82 crimes
3 Supermarket 46 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.7 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³

Green Space 75

Parks Ample 9

Sports Pitches Ample 6

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 5

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital24.9 mi

Southmead Hospital28 mi

Lydney & District Hospital28 mi

Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust9.1 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks65.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%

1 GP surgery in area 9 within 4km

GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%

available across Caerphilly

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

94.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 295 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

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Employment rate52.7%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed52.7%Unemployed2.9%Retired25.7%Student4.1%Other inactive14.5%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial32.2%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary35.6%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership69.3%

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)

Bills

Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26

A £1,304

B £1,521

C £1,739

D £1,956

E £2,391

F £2,825

G £3,260

H £3,912

Energy South Wales region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Pengam 1.2 mi

Gilfach Fargoed 1.6 mi

Hengoed 1.8 mi

J30 M4 9 mi

J27 M4 9.1 mi

J27 M4 9.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 5

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10

Retail Shopping Ample 111

Takeaways Ample 15

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£190,000	63
Detached	£305,000	13
Semi-detached	£192,000	26
Terraced	£165,000	23

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackwood a nice place to live?

Blackwood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackwood is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Blackwood?

Blackwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 1,072 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Blackwood?

The current median house price in Blackwood is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000, semi-detached £192,000, terraced £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 63 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Blackwood

NP12 61 ⇄

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