NP7 0BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cae Derw, 0.6km from Gilwern in Gilwern. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP7 0BJ 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 36 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 NP7 0BJ are sourced from Output Area W00008145 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAE DERW, NP7 0BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAE DERW, NP7 0BJ.
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£ 42,300 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP7 0BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP7 0BJ's 56% ownership and 36-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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP7 0BJ. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP7 0BJ has low crime rates — 4 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bromfields Butchers0.5 km
- Gilwern Garage0.5 km
- Londis Stores0.3 km
- Bromfields Butchers0.5 km
- Gilwern Garage0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beaufort0.4 km
- The Towpath Inn0.4 km
- The Beaufort0.4 km
- The Towpath Inn0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.5 km
- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny5.6 km
- Ebbw Vale Town9.5 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Rectory0.2 km
- Rectory0.3 km
- Gilwern Primary School0.4 km
- Gilwern Post Office0.4 km
- Gilwern Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP70BJ · Data under Open Government Licence