Is NP3 a safe place to live?

Crime rates in NP3 are higher than average, at 370 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of NP3?

The population for the NP3 area is approximately 23,440 residents according to the latest census data.

Area Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP3 postcode area.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

23,440

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 28,225 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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5/10

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2/10

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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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3/10

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10/10

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Area Character

NP3 is an established family neighbourhood — 60% 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.

verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP3 is a postcode district in Blaenau Gwent, Wales, covering 0 active and 1529 retired postcodes.

Safety: Crime runs above average across NP3 at 370 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 NP3 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 Asian1.0%

Black / African / Caribbean0.2%

Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3144

Anti-social behaviour1716

Public order1043

Criminal damage and arson732

Shoplifting548