Postcode Analysis Caerphilly, Wales

BIRCHGROVE, NP24 6AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCHGROVE, NP24 6AH.

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Population

184

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP24 6AH 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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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, NP24 6AH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 39.2% year-on-year.

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

NP24 6AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Birchgrove, 0.5km from New Tredegar in New Tredegar. Administratively it sits within New Tredegar ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP24 6AH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £85k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 39.2% 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 NP24 6AH are sourced from Output Area W00007253 (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 NP24 6AH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 75,000

14 sales · Mean £ 78,321

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

NP24 6AH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour9
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bagga Foods & Post Office0.4 km
  • Bal's Off License0.9 km
  • Evans's0.6 km
  • Kandy'z1.0 km
  • Lippiatt General Stores0.6 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Dynevor Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • New Tredegar RFC0.4 km
  • Phillipstown Social Club0.4 km
  • Rising Sun Inn0.6 km
  • The Ruperra Arms0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.4 km
  • Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Fry-day's0.5 km
  • Kings0.9 km
  • May House0.7 km
  • New Thriving0.4 km
  • Romino's Pizza & Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Tir-Phil0.3 km
  • Brithdir2.0 km
  • Pontlottyn3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Dynevor Arms0.3 km
  • Tirphil Railway Station Bridge0.3 km
  • Tir-phil Rail Station0.3 km
  • Graig Rhymney0.3 km
  • Graig Rhymney0.3 km