Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

THE WILLOWS, NP13 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE WILLOWS, NP13 1BT.

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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

NP13 1BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Willows, 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 1BT represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 1BT 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 1BT. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

NP13 1BT 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri1.0 km
  • Bear Grills0.4 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.3 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.4 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.4 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.5 km
  • M & J Veg0.5 km
  • Poland Bach0.5 km
  • + 37 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 Club0.2 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.3 km
  • The Corner Club0.3 km
  • The Dolls House0.6 km
  • The Pontlottyn0.3 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Anatolia0.4 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.5 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 Parkway5.6 km
  • Newbridge7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Queen Street Schools0.2 km
  • Bywater Row Q0.2 km
  • Bywater Row0.3 km
  • Abertillery Police Stn Q0.3 km
  • Abertillery Police Station0.3 km