NP23 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Blaenavon Road, 0.2km from Twyn-blaen-nant in Monmouthshire. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 4BU are sourced from Output Area W00008148 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLAENAVON ROAD, NP23 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLAENAVON ROAD, NP23 4BU.
362
49
£ 42,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP23 4BU — age 49, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP23 4BU. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Sue's Bus Stop1.0 km
- Sue's Cafe1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ebbw Vale Town3.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway5.2 km
- Rhymney10.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP234BU · Data under Open Government Licence