B
Liveable Score

Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

A

Amenities

A

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilCaerphilly
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh town
40% above the national average.
Vibe
🌳 Parklife
Demographics
😔 High Unemployment
Interactive liveability map of Blackwood showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Blackwood boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Woodfieldside

suburb

B

0.6 km away

Cefn Fforest

suburb

C+

1.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Ample
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Ample
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Adequate
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Ample
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Ample

Transport Links

train
Pengam
Train
train
Bargoed
Train
train
Gilfach Fargoed
Train
train
Hengoed
Train
train
Ystrad Mynach
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Libanus Primary School
Penllwyn Primary School
Pontllanfraith Primary School
Bryn Primary School

Blackwood House Prices

The average house price in Blackwood is £186,414, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Blackwood house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Blackwood graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£186,414

Detached house prices

£333,819

Semi-detached house prices

£199,232

Terraced house prices

£153,293

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blackwood a nice place to live?

Blackwood is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Caerphilly. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area.

How safe is Blackwood?

Blackwood has a high crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 105 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 40% above the national average, and 31% above the Caerphilly average.

What are the demographics of Blackwood?

The majority of residents in Blackwood identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is No religion (57%).