Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

DUKE STREET, NP13 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUKE STREET, NP13 1BE.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP13 1BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 63% owner-occupation and average age 43, NP13 1BE has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £115k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 36.6% year-on-year.

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

NP13 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Duke Street, 0.1km from Pant-y-Pwdyn in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 36.6% 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area W00007507 (shared with 11 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 NP13 1BE. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 92,000

18 sales · Mean £ 99,497

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

NP13 1BE has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour25
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

40 nearby
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.4 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.4 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.5 km
  • M & J Veg0.5 km
  • Poland Bach0.6 km
  • + 35 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.6 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.1 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.4 km
  • The Corner Club0.3 km
  • The Dolls House0.6 km
  • The Pontlottyn0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Bear Grills0.4 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.3 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.3 km
  • Bear Grills0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Anatolia0.4 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.4 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.1 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.6 km
  • Newbridge7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street Schools0.1 km
  • TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
  • TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
  • Abertillery Police Stn Q0.2 km
  • Abertillery Police Station0.2 km