NP11 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lon Maes Yr Haf, 0.3km from Croes-Pen-Maen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Crumlin ward and the Islwyn constituency.
For families considering a move, NP11 3BQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, 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 3BQ 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 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LON MAES YR HAF, NP11 3BQ.
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
No single demographic signal dominates NP11 3BQ — age 43, 85% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3BQ. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP11 3BQ has low crime rates — 12 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
4 nearby- Celtic Food Products Limited0.8 km
- Celtic Food Products Limited0.8 km
- Oakdale Garage Shop0.9 km
- Oakdale Garage Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Marma Jo's0.8 km
- Marma Jo's0.8 km
- PMG Catering at General Dynamics0.9 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.3 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.3 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Crumlin Cricket Club0.8 km
- Crumlin Cricket Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.2 km
- Nisa0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbridge2.0 km
- Llanhilleth2.8 km
- Gilfach Fargoed4.6 km
Bus Stops
- Byron Place0.1 km
- Croespenmaen Shop0.2 km
- Croespenmaen Shop0.2 km
- Pandy Road0.2 km
- Pandy Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP113BQ · Data under Open Government Licence