Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP13 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP13 1BN.

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Population

286

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP13 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

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

For families considering a move, NP13 1BN represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 NP13 1BN are sourced from Output Area W00007502 (shared with 12 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 1BN. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

NP13 1BN has low crime rates — 30 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 offences36
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson10
Burglary6

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri0.9 km
  • Bear Grills0.3 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.3 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

46 nearby
  • Premier Store1.0 km
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.3 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.3 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.4 km
  • + 41 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.5 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.2 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.3 km
  • The Corner Club0.2 km
  • The Dolls House0.5 km
  • The Pontlottyn0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Anatolia0.3 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.3 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.5 km
  • Newbridge7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Bywater Row Q0.2 km
  • Bywater Row0.2 km
  • Abertillery Police Stn Q0.2 km
  • Abertillery Police Station0.2 km
  • Queen Street Schools0.2 km