Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP23 4AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP23 4AY.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

NP23 4AY has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NP23 4AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Waun Ebbw in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4AY is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 39) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4AY are sourced from Output Area W00007666 (shared with 10 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 4AY. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

NP23 4AY has low crime rates — 21 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime3
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.9 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.9 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.6 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.9 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Willow Tree0.6 km
  • Cymro Inn0.9 km
  • King William IV0.9 km
  • West Mon Golf Club0.5 km
  • West Mon Golf Club0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.9 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop1.0 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.9 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.0 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway3.8 km
  • Rhymney8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Winchestown Post Office0.1 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
  • Glen View Bungalows0.2 km
  • Glen View Bungalows0.2 km
  • Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.3 km