NP11 3BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Maes Yr Haf, 0.2km from Croespenmaen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Crumlin ward and the Islwyn constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP11 3BJ are sourced from Output Area W00007109 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LON MAES YR HAF, NP11 3BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON MAES YR HAF, NP11 3BJ.
372
43
£ 37,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP11 3BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £153k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3BJ. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 153,750
2 sales · Mean £ 153,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP11 3BJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Celtic Food Products Limited0.7 km
- Celtic Food Products Limited0.7 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
- Parsons1.0 km
- Pearns Pharmacies1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Marma Jo's0.8 km
- Marma Jo's0.8 km
- PMG Catering at General Dynamics0.8 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.4 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.4 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- New Bungalow Club0.8 km
- New Bungalow Club0.8 km
- Crumlin Cricket Club1.0 km
- Oakdale Rugby Football Club1.0 km
- Crumlin Cricket Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.0 km
- Nisa0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- The Chinese Oakdale1.0 km
- The Chinese Oakdale1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbridge2.2 km
- Llanhilleth2.9 km
- Gilfach Fargoed4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Croespenmaen Shop0.0 km
- Croespenmaen Shop0.0 km
- Pandy Road0.1 km
- Man-moel Road0.1 km
- Pandy Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NP113BJ · Data under Open Government Licence