NP13 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Old Barn Way, 0.1km from Penrhiwgareg 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00007507 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OLD BARN WAY, NP13 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLD BARN WAY, NP13 1BU.
287
43
£ 34,000 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP13 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NP13 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 63% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP13 1BU. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP13 1BU has low crime rates — 27 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
38 nearby- Abertillery Mini Market0.4 km
- Boots - Fferyllfa0.5 km
- Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.6 km
- M & J Veg0.6 km
- Poland Bach0.6 km
- + 33 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.7 km
- Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.2 km
- Somerset Hotel0.4 km
- The Corner Club0.3 km
- The Dolls House0.7 km
- The Pontlottyn0.4 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Bear Grills0.5 km
- Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.4 km
- Sandra's Coffee Shop0.6 km
- Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.4 km
- Bear Grills0.5 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Iceland0.4 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Abertillery Fish Bar0.5 km
- Anatolia0.5 km
- Church Street Fish Bar0.6 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 Parkway5.7 km
- Newbridge7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Queen Street Schools0.1 km
- TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
- TA Centre Abertillery0.2 km
- Abertillery Police Stn Q0.3 km
- Abertillery Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP131BU · Data under Open Government Licence