Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

LAKESIDE WAY, NP23 4AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKESIDE WAY, NP23 4AL.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP23 4AL spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 23.3% year-on-year.

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

NP23 4AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakeside Way, 0.7km from Ebbw, Waun in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £212k, down 23.3% 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 NP23 4AL are sourced from Output Area W00009796 (shared with 17 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 NP23 4AL. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 174,000

7 sales · Mean £ 183,278

Terraced

£ 145,500

7 sales · Mean £ 144,428

Detached

£ 211,250

14 sales · Mean £ 211,500

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

NP23 4AL has low crime rates — 26 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 offences21
Anti-social behaviour17
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson10
Public order7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.8 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.2 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.2 km
  • Smart's Deli0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.5 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.7 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.4 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.8 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.7 km
  • Legends0.7 km
  • The Bush Inn0.8 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Farmfoods0.2 km
  • Farm Foods0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.5 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.8 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.2 km
  • Rhymney8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Warwick Road0.3 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.3 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.3 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.3 km