Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

HILL STREET, NP13 1DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL STREET, NP13 1DU.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP13 1DU 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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6/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP13 1DU is an established family neighbourhood — 55% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 46.8% year-on-year.

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NP13 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill Street, 0.2km from Abertillery in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP13 1DU represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £72k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 46.8% 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 1DU are sourced from Output Area W00007506 (shared with 16 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 1DU. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 68,000

7 sales · Mean £ 72,500

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

NP13 1DU has low crime rates — 27 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 arson9
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Clynmawr Hotel0.9 km
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.2 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.1 km
  • The Corner Club0.0 km
  • The Dolls House0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri0.9 km
  • Bear Grills0.2 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.1 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Premier Store0.9 km
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club0.8 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.2 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.3 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.4 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.4 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.4 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Anatolia0.2 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.1 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.3 km
  • Brithdir6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Abertillery Police Station0.1 km
  • Abertillery Police Stn Q0.1 km
  • Commercial Street0.1 km
  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km