NP12 2LS is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.

Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NP12) is called the outward code. The part after the space (2LS) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:

Postal Area. In our case NP which means Newport.
Postal District. In our case NP12.
Postal Sector. In our case NP12 2.
Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case LS.

The regional mail center for the post area NP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.

The final port of call for any post addressed to the NP12 2LS postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is BLACKWOOD DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.

The properties in the NP12 2LS postcode have the street address of Woodland Road

Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NP12 2LS postcode is home to a bustling 50 residents!

It is situated within the post town of BLACKWOOD within the old postal county of Monmouthshire.

NP12 2LS is within the town of Pontllanfraith.

The NP12 2LS postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.

According to our data. Most dwellings in NP12 2LS are houses. Of these houses, most are semi-detached.

Most properties in NP12 2LS are owned by the occupiers with the rest being social housing.

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Property Type	Percentage
Residential	100%
Commercial	0%
Public	0%

Telephone Area Code for NP12 2LS

The telephone area code for NP12 2LS is 01443 Pontypridd.

Map Coordinates for NP12 2LS

Latitude	51.6527578078
Longitude	-3.18194702298

Ordnance Survey Maps for NP12 2LS

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Weather Forecast for NP12 2LS

Thu 2nd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
06:00 to 09:00	Heavy rain	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	85.00%	NE 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Heavy rain	11.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	77.00%	N 2 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	78.00%	NNE 4 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Heavy rain	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	77.00%	WSW 7 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Drizzle	10.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	49.00%	W 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	46.00%	W 9 mph

Fri 3rd May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	50.00%	W 9 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Light rain	9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	55.00%	W 9 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Light rain	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	46.00%	W 9 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Light rain shower (day)	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	34.00%	W 11 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 13 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	11.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	12.00%	WSW 13 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C)	10.00%	WSW 11 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	3.00%	WSW 9 mph

Sat 4th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Partly cloudy (night)	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	2.00%	SW 7 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 5.0°C)	5.00%	SW 7 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	8.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	7.00%	SSW 7 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Partly cloudy (day)	11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	8.00%	S 9 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Partly cloudy (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	12.00%	S 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Cloudy	14.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	15.00%	S 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	15.00%	SSE 7 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Partly cloudy (night)	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	14.00%	SSE 7 mph

Sun 5th May

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Time Period	Description	Temperature	Rain Probability	Wind
00:00 to 03:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	9.00%	SSE 4 mph
03:00 to 06:00	Cloudy	7.0°C (feels like 6.0°C)	12.00%	ESE 4 mph
06:00 to 09:00	Cloudy	9.0°C (feels like 8.0°C)	11.00%	ESE 4 mph
09:00 to 12:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	14.00%	SE 7 mph
12:00 to 15:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 12.0°C)	34.00%	ESE 9 mph
15:00 to 18:00	Light rain shower (day)	13.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	37.00%	SW 9 mph
18:00 to 21:00	Cloudy	12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C)	15.00%	WSW 9 mph
21:00 to 00:00	Cloudy	10.0°C (feels like 9.0°C)	15.00%	SW 7 mph

What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NP12 2LS Postcode?

Download Speeds For NP12 2LS

Average Mbps	59.500
Median Mbps	58.700
Maximum Mbps	78.120

NP12 2LS has an average download speed of 59.5 Megabits per second (Mbps).

1,453 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.

38% of postcodes (452,471) have slower broadband speeds.

62% of postcodes (730,717) have faster broadband speeds.

Upload Speeds For NP12 2LS

Average Mbps	18.200
Median Mbps	19.500
Maximum Mbps	20.000

NP12 2LS has an average upload speed of 18.2 Megabits per second (Mbps).

4,775 other postcode units have the same upload speed.

88% of postcodes (1,047,550) have slower upload speeds.

11% of postcodes (132,316) have faster upload speeds.

Sourced from Ofcom data 2021.

Schools within a five minute drive of NP12 2LS Postcode

Wales Primary Schools

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwm Derwen

Address: Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, Beech Grove, Oakdale, Blackwood, NP12 0JL

Distance: 1.87 miles

Contact: 01495 226062

Abercarn Primary School

Address: Abercarn Primary School, Chapel Of Ease, Abercarn, Caerphilly, NP11 5LH

Distance: 2.14 miles

Contact: 01495 244566

Pentwynmawr Primary School

Address: Pentwynmawr Primary School, Tonypistyll Road, Pentwynmawr, Newbridge, NP11 4HJ

Distance: 0.97 miles

Contact: 01495 243400

Penllwyn Primary

Address: Penllwyn Primary, Fleur-De-Lys Avenue, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2NT

Distance: 0.86 miles

Contact: 01495 223505

Pontllanfraith Primary School

Address: Pontllanfraith Primary School, Penmaen Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2DN

Distance: 0.32 miles

Contact: 01495 222128

Libanus Primary

Address: Libanus Primary, Libanus Rd, Blackwood, Caerphilly, NP12 1EH

Distance: 0.75 miles

Contact: 01495 225736

Bryn Primary

Address: Bryn Primary, Forest Hill,The Bryn, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, NP12 2PL

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: 01495 225690

Blackwood Primary

Address: Blackwood Primary, Apollo Way, Blackwood, NP12 1WA

Distance: 1.33 miles

Contact: 01495 224111

Wales Secondary Schools

Newbridge School

Address: Newbridge School, Bridge Street, Newbridge, Newport, NP11 5FR

Distance: 1.96 miles

Contact: 01495 243243

Data accessed January 2024

Nearest Dentists

Dentists near NP12 2LS

BRYNTIRION DENTAL SURGERY

Address: SIR IVORS ROAD, PONTLLANFRAITH, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 2JH

Distance: 0.28 miles

Contact: :

HILLTOP VIEW DENTAL PRACTICE

Address: 222 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1AJ

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 171A HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1AA

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

LAFFAN DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 205A HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1AA

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

DENTAL SURGERY

Address: 169 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AA

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

SARRETT HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY

Address: SARRETT HOUSE, HIGH STREET, NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT, GWENT, NP11 4FW

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest Chemists

Pharmacies near NP12 2LS

PONTLLANFRAITH PHARMACY LIMITED

Address: PONTLLANFRAITH HEALTH CENTRE, BLACKWOOD ROAD, PONTLLANFRAITH, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2YU

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 229268

MAYBERRY PHARMACY

Address: 175 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AA

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 224875

BOOTS

Address: UNIT 2, THE MARKET PLACE, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AU

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 225208

KNIGHTS OAKDALE PHARMACY

Address: 9 CENTRAL BUILDINGS, OAKDALE, BLACKWOOD, NP12 0JU

Distance: 1.81 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 224315

KNIGHTS NEWBRIDGE PHARMACY

Address: 4-5 VICTORIA TERRACE, NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT, NP11 4ET

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 248919

ALLIED PHARMACY NEWBRIDGE

Address: 2 VICTORIA TERRACE, NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT, NP11 4ET

Distance: 1.83 miles

Contact: tel: 01633 243456

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Nearest Opticians

Opticians near NP12 2LS

GEORGE & ELWORTHY

Address: 208 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1AJ

Distance: 0.90 miles

Contact: :

PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD

Address: 203 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1AA

Distance: 1.02 miles

Contact: :

BATEMAN OPTICIANS

Address: UNIT 3, THE MARKET PLACE, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AU

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

ELLIOT BATEMAN LTD - CAERPHILLY

Address: UNIT 3, THE MARKET PLACE, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AU

Distance: 1.11 miles

Contact: :

ASDA HIGH STREET BLACKWOOD

Address: CLIFF ROAD, BLACKWOOD, NP12 0NT

Distance: 1.26 miles

Contact: :

BULLEYMENT AND HONG OPTICIANS

Address: 69 HIGH STREET, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 1BA

Distance: 1.27 miles

Contact: :

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Nearest GP Surgeries

Doctors near NP12 2LS

BLACKWOOD MEDICAL GROUP

Address: AVICENNA MEDICAL CENTRE, PONTLLANFRAITH BLACKWOOD, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2YU

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 227156

PONTLLANFRAITH HEALTH CENTRE

Address: BLACKWOOD ROAD, PONTLLANFRAITH, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 2YU

Distance: 0.38 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 227131

SUNNYBANK HEALTH CENTRE

Address: BRYN ROAD, CEFN FFOREST, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 3NA

Distance: 1.61 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 875131

PENGAM HEALTH CENTRE

Address: GLAN-YR-AFON LANE, FLEUR DE LIS, BLACKWOOD, GWENT, NP12 3WA

Distance: 2.08 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 834672

ST. LUKE'S SURGERY

Address: ST LUKES SURGERY, (OFF GWYDDON ROAD), ABERCARN NEWBRIDGE, NEWPORT, GWENT, NP11 5GX

Distance: 2.15 miles

Contact: tel: 01495 244205

OAKFIELD SURGERY

Address: OAKFIELD STREET, YSTRAD MYNACH, HENGOED, MID GLAMORGAN, CF82 7WX

Distance: 2.39 miles

Contact: tel: 01443 812979

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Transport Links near NP12 2LS

Train Stations

Nearest stations for postcode: NP12 2LS

Newbridge
Newbridge station, Off Bridge Street, Newbridge, Caerphilly County, NP11 5FH
Distance: 2.58 miles
Driving Time: 4.05 minutes
Hengoed
Hengoed station, Station Approach, Hengoed, Gwent, CF82 7LT
Distance: 3.29 miles
Driving Time: 6.24 minutes
Pengam
Pengam station, Pengam Road, Pengam, Caerphilly County, NP12 3XL
Distance: 3.48 miles
Driving Time: 6.59 minutes
Ystrad Mynach
Ystrad Mynach station, Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly County, CF82 7BP
Distance: 3.97 miles
Driving Time: 7.53 minutes
Gilfach Fargoed
Gilfach Fargoed station, Angel Lane, Gilfach Fargoed, Caerphilly, CF81 8LT
Distance: 4.38 miles
Driving Time: 8.42 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Motorway Junctions near NP12 2LS

Train Stations

Motorway Junctions near NP12 2LS

M4 J27

Distance: 11.63 miles

Driving Time: 15.77 minutes

M4 J28

Distance: 11.89 miles

Driving Time: 15.62 minutes

M4 J26

Distance: 13.75 miles

Driving Time: 18.76 minutes

M4 J30

Distance: 16.22 miles

Driving Time: 19.88 minutes

Distances represent the quickest route by car.

Who are my Elected Representatives in the NP12 2LS Postcode?

Westminster Constituency	Islwyn Co Const
Member or Parliament	Chris Evans
Contact Details	Contact Chris Evans
Political Party	Labour (Co-op)

What Council is the NP12 2LS Postcode in?

The Council for this Postcode is Caerffili - Caerphilly Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.

You can visit the website for Caerffili - Caerphilly at the following link Caerffili - Caerphilly.

How much is the Council Tax?

Caerffili - Caerphilly Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.

Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Caerffili - Caerphilly charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.

Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the NP12 2LS Postcode is?

Libraries are the responsibility of Caerphilly council

Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.

Caerphilly - Libraries

House Sales in NP12 2LS

Yearly House Sales for NP12 2LS
Year	High	Low	Average	Sales
2010	£41,535	£41,535	£41,535	1
2014	£90,000	£90,000	£90,000	1
2015	£63,000	£63,000	£63,000	1
2018	£70,000	£70,000	£70,000	1
2021	£120,000	£120,000	£120,000	1

Postcodes near the NP12 2LS Postcode

NP12 2NB Alder Rise NP12 2NA Brook Lane NP12 2LP Cwmalsie Crescent NP12 2GH Cwmdraw Court NP12 2LQ Islwyn Terrace NP12 2LJ Islwyn Terrace NP12 2LL Islwyn Terrace NP12 2LN Llanarth Road NP12 2LH Llanarth Road NP12 2GE Mill Road NP12 2GF Mill Road NP12 2AL Millbrook Road NP12 2NQ Musselwhite Court NP12 2LR Pembrey Gardens NP12 2GW Sirhowy View NP12 2GG Sirhowy View NP12 2ND Upland Road

What Popular Supermarkets are near the NP12 2LS Postcode?

Popular Supermarkets near NP12 2LS
Supermarket	Distance	Directions
Sainsburys, Newbridge Road Industrial Estate, Pontllanfraith, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2AN	0.77 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Sainsburys
Aldi, Blackwood Gate Retail Park, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2FS	1.19 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Aldi
Iceland, The Market Place, BLACKWOOD, NP12 1AU	1.79 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Iceland
Asda, Cliff Road, BLACKWOOD, NP12 0NT	2.03 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Asda
Aldi, New Road, Tir-y-Berth, HENGOED, CF82 8AU	3.45 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Aldi

What Popular Restaurants are near the NP12 2LS Postcode?

Burger King Restaurants near NP12 2LS
Burger King	Distance	Directions
Junction 33, M4 Motorway, Pontyclun, CF72 8SA	7.81 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Junction 33, M4 Motorway
Service Area, Cardiff Gate, Cardiff, CF23 8RA	8.16 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to Service Area, Cardiff Gate
25-26 Commercial Street, Newport, NP10 1YD	9.21 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to 25-26 Commercial Street
473 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF24 1RQ	11.04 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to 473 Newport Road

Mcdonald's Restaurants near NP12 2LS
Mcdonald's	Distance	Directions
McDonald's, Cliff Road, BLACKWOOD, NP12 0NT	1.26 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to McDonald's, Cliff Road, BLACKWOOD, NP12 0NT
McDonald's, Bridge Street, Newbridge, NEWPORT, NP11 5GH	1.91 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to McDonald's, Bridge Street, Newbridge, NEWPORT, NP11 5GH
McDonald's, Parc Pontypandy, CAERPHILLY, CF83 3NL	4.62 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to McDonald's, Parc Pontypandy, CAERPHILLY, CF83 3NL
McDonald's, Afon Ebbw Road, Rogerstone, NEWPORT, NP10 9HZ	5.88 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to McDonald's, Afon Ebbw Road, Rogerstone, NEWPORT, NP10 9HZ

KFC Restaurants near NP12 2LS
Restaurant	Distance	Directions
KFC, High Street, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2BN	0.73 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to KFC Blackwood - North Court
KFC, Parc Pontypandy, CAERPHILLY, CF83 3GX	4.49 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to KFC Caerphilly - Cross Way Retail Park
KFC, Pontymister Industrial Estate, Risca, NEWPORT, NP11 6NP	5.15 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to KFC Newport - Risca
KFC, General Rees Square, CWMBRAN, NP44 1AH	6.83 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to KFC Cwmbran Shopping Centre
KFC, Heol Y Pwll, Parc Nantgarw, Nantgarw, CARDIFF, CF15 7QW	7.29 miles	Directions from NP12 2LS to KFC Cardiff - Nant Garw