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.
Area Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales
NP23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP23 postcode area.
groups
Population17,883
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Avg Age43
payments
Avg Income£ 28,240 /yr
work
Employed46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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6/10family_restroomFamily
2/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
7/10homeHome Ownership
4/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
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
mapGeographic Location
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
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
16 nearby- B & M Express
- Lidl
- B & M Express
- Lidl
- Aldi
- + 11 more
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Area Profile: NP23 · Data under Open Government Licence