Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP13 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP13 1BQ.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP13 1BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP13 1BQ's 57% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NP13 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Abertillery in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Cwmtillery ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP13 1BQ represents these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 NP13 1BQ are sourced from Output Area W00007597 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP13 1BQ. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP13 1BQ has low crime rates — 21 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Anti-social behaviour30
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson11
Burglary7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

50 nearby
  • MK General Stores0.8 km
  • Premier Store0.5 km
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.3 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.2 km
  • + 45 more
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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Clynmawr Hotel0.5 km
  • New Bridgend Inn0.8 km
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.6 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.3 km
  • The Corner Club0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri0.5 km
  • Bear Grills0.3 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.3 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.1 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.3 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.2 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.2 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Anatolia0.2 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.3 km
  • + 23 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.6 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.1 km
  • Brithdir7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Alma Street0.0 km
  • Foundry Bridge0.1 km
  • Glyncrug Cottages0.1 km
  • Glyncrug Cottages0.1 km
  • Portland Street0.1 km