NP22 3AG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Merthyr Road, 0.9km from Princetown in Tredegar. Administratively it sits within Sirhowy ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
For families considering a move, NP22 3AG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k, up 71.1% 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 NP22 3AG are sourced from Output Area W00007693 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MERTHYR ROAD, NP22 3AG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MERTHYR ROAD, NP22 3AG.
385
45
£ 34,700 /yr
46%
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
NP22 3AG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 71.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP22 3AG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 234,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP22 3AG has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
- The Nine Arches1.0 km
- The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
- The Nine Arches1.0 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Parc Bryn Bach0.6 km
- Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.2 km
- Bryn Bach Parc0.6 km
- Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhymney2.9 km
- Pontlottyn4.2 km
- Ebbw Vale Town5.0 km
Bus Stops
- Nag's Head0.2 km
- Nag's Head0.2 km
- Bryn Bach Park0.4 km
- Brynambler Close0.4 km
- Brynambler Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP223AG · Data under Open Government Licence