Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

MELBOURNE ROAD, NP13 1BR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MELBOURNE ROAD, NP13 1BR.

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Population

281

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP13 1BR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP13 1BR's 60% ownership and 43-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. Property prices are trending up 14.3% year-on-year.

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

NP13 1BR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Melbourne Road, 0.1km from Pant-y-Pwdyn in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP13 1BR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 14.3% year-on-year. 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 1BR are sourced from Output Area W00007504 (shared with 17 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 1BR. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 140,000

3 sales · Mean £ 128,331

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,666

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

NP13 1BR has low crime rates — 26 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order15
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Clynmawr Hotel0.9 km
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.2 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.2 km
  • The Corner Club0.2 km
  • The Dolls House0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri0.8 km
  • Bear Grills0.2 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.2 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Premier Store0.9 km
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club0.9 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.2 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.3 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.3 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.5 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.1 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Anatolia0.2 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.2 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.4 km
  • Brithdir7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bywater Row Q0.1 km
  • Bywater Row0.1 km
  • Abertillery Police Stn Q0.2 km
  • Abertillery Police Station0.2 km
  • Commercial Street0.2 km