Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

LAKESIDE CLOSE, NP22 3BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESIDE CLOSE, NP22 3BN.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP22 3BN spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NP22 3BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakeside Close, 0.2km from Nant-y-Bwch in Tredegar. Administratively it sits within Sirhowy ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP22 3BN represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k. 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 3BN are sourced from Output Area W00007693 (shared with 44 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 NP22 3BN. 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%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,500

2 sales · Mean £ 242,500

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

NP22 3BN has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson11
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order3
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ambay Service Station Kiosk0.4 km
  • Ashvale Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Ambay Service Station0.4 km
  • Ashvale Stores Ltd0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Clwb Ashvale0.4 km
  • Meat and Eat0.4 km
  • Mountain Air Inn0.6 km
  • The Nags Head Inn0.8 km
  • The Nine Arches0.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Dizzy Kidz Play Centre Tredegar LTD0.6 km
  • Parc Bryn Bach0.4 km
  • Bryn Bach Parc0.4 km
  • Dizzy Kidz Play Centre Tredegar LTD0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ashvale Supper Bar0.6 km
  • Ashvale Supper Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhymney3.4 km
  • Ebbw Vale Town4.0 km
  • Pontlottyn4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Bryn Rhosyn0.1 km
  • Bryn Rhosyn0.2 km
  • Brynbach Street0.3 km
  • Brynbach Street0.3 km
  • Crown Inn0.4 km