NP13 1BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Earl Street, 0.2km from Penrhiwgareg in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.3% 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 NP13 1BA are sourced from Output Area W00007714 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EARL STREET, NP13 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EARL STREET, NP13 1BA.
244
48
£ 31,300 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP13 1BA 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.
Area Character
NP13 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £158k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP13 1BA. The average age is 48.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 156,250
6 sales · Mean £ 146,416
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP13 1BA has low crime rates — 16 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
36 nearby- Abertillery Mini Market0.5 km
- Boots - Fferyllfa0.6 km
- Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.7 km
- M & J Veg0.7 km
- Poland Bach0.7 km
- + 31 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.8 km
- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.2 km
- Somerset Hotel0.5 km
- The Corner Club0.4 km
- The Dolls House0.8 km
- The Pontlottyn0.5 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bear Grills0.5 km
- Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.5 km
- Sandra's Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.5 km
- Bear Grills0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Abertillery Fish Bar0.5 km
- Anatolia0.6 km
- Church Street Fish Bar0.6 km
- Five Star Fish Bar0.7 km
- Ho Ho Take Away0.5 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanhilleth3.0 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway5.8 km
- Newbridge6.9 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street Schools0.1 km
- TA Centre Abertillery0.1 km
- TA Centre Abertillery0.1 km
- Ty Cornel0.2 km
- Abertillery Police Stn Q0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP131BA · Data under Open Government Licence