Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NOBLE SQUARE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NP23 4BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NOBLE SQUARE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NP23 4BS.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10
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7/10
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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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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP23 4BS's 67% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NP23 4BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Noble Square Industrial Estate, 0.6km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP23 4BS represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 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 4BS are sourced from Output Area W00007564 (shared with 14 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 4BS. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NP23 4BS has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.7 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.9 km
  • Smart's Deli0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Bryn Community Store0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.7 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.6 km
  • John Williams Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.7 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.5 km
  • Legends0.7 km
  • The Bush Inn0.6 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.6 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.3 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town3.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.0 km
  • Rhymney9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Trafalgar House0.4 km
  • Trafalgar House0.4 km