Area Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP23 postcode area.

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Population

17,883

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 28,240 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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6/10
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2/10
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4/10
workEmployment
4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NP23 is an established family neighbourhood — 62% 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 £156k. Property prices are trending down 6.5% year-on-year.

home £156,676 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP23 is a postcode district in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, covering 874 active and 125 retired postcodes.

The largest share of NP23 (18%) 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 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes NP23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in NP23 are around £156k, down 6.5% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across NP23 at 322 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 NP23 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 / British97.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences2244
Anti-social behaviour1062
Public order674
Criminal damage and arson508
Other theft316

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

140 nearby
  • Gwent Valleys Evangelism
  • Hilltop Garage (Kiosk)
  • Hilltop Minimarket
  • Home Bargains
  • Premier Stores
  • + 135 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Llety Gwely a Brecwast Ty Cranog
  • Ty Cranog Bed & Breakfast
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

88 nearby
  • Victoria Park Brewsters Fayre
  • Brewers Fayre Victoria Park
  • Bailey Arms
  • Cafe @ evi
  • Castle Inn
  • + 83 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Cafe 3:16
  • Dylanio's
  • McDonalds Brynmawr
  • RTB Bowls Club
  • Cafe 3:16
  • + 49 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

88 nearby
  • Yo! To Go! Ebbw Vale
  • Greggs Plc
  • Greggs Plc
  • KFC
  • KFC
  • + 83 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • B & M Express
  • Lidl
  • B & M Express
  • Lidl
  • Aldi
  • + 11 more