NP13 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.2km from Pant-y-Pwdyn in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP13 1DS is 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 16.8% 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area W00007503 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE STREET, NP13 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, NP13 1DS.
234
49
£ 34,000 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP13 1DS 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.
Area Character
With 37% social renting, NP13 1DS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP13 1DS. The average age is 48.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 97,500
18 sales · Mean £ 93,472
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP13 1DS has low crime rates — 40 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
42 nearby- Abertillery Mini Market0.4 km
- Boots - Fferyllfa0.5 km
- Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.6 km
- M & J Veg0.5 km
- Poland Bach0.7 km
- + 37 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.6 km
- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.1 km
- Somerset Hotel0.3 km
- The Corner Club0.2 km
- The Dolls House0.6 km
- The Pontlottyn0.3 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bear Grills0.4 km
- Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.3 km
- Sandra's Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.3 km
- Bear Grills0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Abertillery Fish Bar0.3 km
- Anatolia0.4 km
- Church Street Fish Bar0.5 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- Ho Ho Take Away0.3 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanhilleth3.0 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway5.6 km
- Newbridge6.9 km
Bus Stops
- TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
- Abertillery Police Station0.2 km
- Abertillery Police Stn Q0.2 km
- TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
- Queen Street Schools0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP131DS · Data under Open Government Licence