Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

SILOAM CLOSE, NP22 3AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SILOAM CLOSE, NP22 3AJ.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

385

cake
Avg Age

45

payments
Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

work
Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
8/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
8/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
4/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
7/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
psychology

Area Character

NP22 3AJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £408k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 8.1% year-on-year.

home £408,000 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP22 3AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Siloam Close, 0.7km from Nant-y-Bwch in Tredegar. Administratively it sits within Sirhowy ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP22, NP22 3AJ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £408k, up 8.1% 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 3AJ are sourced from Output Area W00007693 (shared with 44 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP22 3AJ. 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

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
lightbulb

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

£ 384,000

4 sales · Mean £ 347,625

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

NP22 3AJ 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.

Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • The Nine Arches0.8 km
  • The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • The Nine Arches0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parc Bryn Bach0.4 km
  • Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.3 km
  • Bryn Bach Parc0.4 km
  • Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhymney3.1 km
  • Pontlottyn4.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Town4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Nag's Head0.1 km
  • Nag's Head0.1 km
  • Bryn Bach Park0.3 km
  • Bryn Bach Park0.3 km