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.
Area Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales
NP22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP22 postcode area.
groups
Population13,343
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 25,100 /yr
work
Employed42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
2/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
2/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
8/10homeHome Ownership
3/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Farm Foods
- Lidl
- Farmfoods
- Lidl
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
92 nearby- Fferyllfa Boots
- Victoria Garden Centre Ltd
- Warricks Fruit & Veg
- A.J. Local Stores (Premier)
- AJ Convenience Store
- + 87 more
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Area Profile: NP22 · Data under Open Government Licence