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Property investment stats for Blackwood, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Blackwood.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Blackwood stands out for investors who value steady growth and affordability. Over the past year, capital values have changed by 4.3%, while the three-year figure is even more impressive at 28.1%. The area’s median price per square foot sits at £222 per sq ft, keeping entry costs manageable for newcomers and seasoned investors alike. With a price-to-income ratio of 4.3, Blackwood remains accessible for local buyers, supporting sustainable demand.

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Key investment stats for Blackwood

Median price per sq ft

£222 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

4.3%

Sales in past year

167

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Blackwood

Live prices in Blackwood, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£267,000

25% of properties below...

£199,950

75% of properties below...

£350,000

Most expensive property

£650,000

Live listings

77

Median days on market

72

Should you invest in Blackwood?

Opportunities

  • Strong three-year capital growth of 28.1% suggests robust performance for those seeking appreciation.
  • The current median asking sale price for a 3-bedroom house is £225,000, which, paired with a median rent of £925, offers a balanced entry point for buy-to-let strategies.
  • The top postcode district delivers rental yields of 4.3%, which may appeal to yield-focused investors.

Risks

  • Liquidity is moderate, with annual sales at 167 and average days on market at 72 days, so properties may not move as quickly as in hotter markets.
  • The area’s professional and degree-educated populations are both in the lower percentiles, which could limit long-term demand from higher-income tenants or buyers.
  • Social rented housing is in the 72nd percentile, which may influence the local market dynamics and tenant mix.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Blackwood’s affordability (with a price-to-income ratio of 4.3) and strong family presence (families are in the 76th percentile) should underpin steady demand. The recent capital growth trend, with annualised three-year growth at 8.6%, suggests there’s still some momentum left in the market.

Rental yields in the top-performing postcode district are at 4.3%, which should continue to attract attention from buy-to-let investors, though the relatively low proportion of private rented housing may limit the scale of the rental market. Properties spend an average of 72 days on the market, so investors should be prepared for moderate liquidity. Overall, Blackwood looks set for stable, if unspectacular, performance over the next 12 months.

Live properties in Blackwood

Investment properties in Blackwood, Wales

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale
21% below median price

£220,000 - Guide Price

3 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Lilian Road, Blackwood

Properties needing refurbishment in Blackwood, Wales
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 167 days

£399,995

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Cwrt Sirhowy Cwm Gelli Blackwood...

Slow to sell properties in Blackwood, Wales
Slow to Sell
6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale
High yield opportunity

£250,000

6 bedroom house of multiple occupation for sale

High Street, Blackwood, NP12

HMO properties in Blackwood, Wales
HMO
3 bedroom house for sale
7% local capital growth

£225,000

3 bedroom house for sale

Elgar Close, Fairview, NP12

High capital growth properties in Blackwood, Wales
High Capital Growth
3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale
18% below median price

£318,000

3 bedroom detached bungalow for sale

Blackwood

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Blackwood, Wales
Low Price per Sq Ft

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £7,500 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £13,250 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.3%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.3%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 5.6%

Best places to invest in Blackwood

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1NP124.3%7.3%£217 / sq ft

Nearby and related areas

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.