Area Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP22 postcode area.

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Population

13,343

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 25,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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4/10
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2/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
3/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

NP22 is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k. Property prices are trending down 6.4% year-on-year.

home £137,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP22 is a postcode district in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, covering 596 active and 57 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NP22 (14%) is characterised by a traditional working-class terrace area — affordable but economically pressured, alongside a working-class rental area — manual workers, tight budgets, affordable homes (13%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NP22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NP22 are around £137k, down 6.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NP22 at 446 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 43 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NP22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.1%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2297
Anti-social behaviour1146
Public order678
Criminal damage and arson463
Other theft357

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Roseland House
  • Roseland House
  • Rhymney House Hotel
  • Rhymney House Hotel
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

82 nearby
  • Abertysswg Working Mens Club
  • Tredegar & Rhymney Golf Club
  • Abertysswg Working Mens Club
  • Tredegar & Rhymney Golf Club
  • Bedwellty Park Bowling Club
  • + 77 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • GDAS/ Growing Space Breakfast Club & Cooking Group
  • GDAS/ Growing Space Breakfast Club & Cooking Group
  • Cwrt Andrew Buchan
  • Play
  • Cwrt Andrew Buchan
  • + 37 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Rhymney Oriental
  • Ashvale Supper Bar
  • Best Kebab & Pizza
  • Beth's Plaice
  • Chop Suey House
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Farm Foods
  • Lidl
  • Farmfoods
  • Lidl
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Retailers - Other

92 nearby
  • Fferyllfa Boots
  • Victoria Garden Centre Ltd
  • Warricks Fruit & Veg
  • A.J. Local Stores (Premier)
  • AJ Convenience Store
  • + 87 more