NP11 3BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Croes-pen-maen in Oakdale. Administratively it sits within Crumlin ward and the Islwyn constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP11 3BX is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 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 NP11 3BX are sourced from Output Area W00007105 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP11 3BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP11 3BX.
267
45
£ 37,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP11 3BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, NP11 3BX 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP11 3BX. The average age is 44.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP11 3BX has low crime rates — 13 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
4 nearby- Celtic Food Products Limited0.9 km
- Celtic Food Products Limited0.9 km
- Oakdale Garage Shop0.9 km
- Oakdale Garage Shop0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Marma Jo's0.9 km
- Marma Jo's0.9 km
- PMG Catering at General Dynamics1.0 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.2 km
- Sodexo Ltd at Pot Noodle0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- New Bungalow Club0.9 km
- New Bungalow Club0.9 km
- Crumlin Cricket Club0.8 km
- Crumlin Cricket Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Nisa0.2 km
- Nisa0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Newbridge2.0 km
- Llanhilleth3.0 km
- Gilfach Fargoed4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Byron Place0.1 km
- Croespenmaen Shop0.2 km
- Croespenmaen Shop0.2 km
- Pandy Road0.3 km
- Pandy Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP113BX · Data under Open Government Licence