Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

KING STREET, NP13 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, NP13 1DF.

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Population

234

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

28%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP13 1DF 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.

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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in NP13 1DF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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NP13 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 0.2km from Abertillery in Abertillery. Administratively it sits within Abertillery and Six Bells ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP13 1DF is 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. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £81k, 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area W00007503 (shared with 37 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 1DF. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

28%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 81,000

1 sales · Mean £ 81,000

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

NP13 1DF has low crime rates — 28 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 offences40
Anti-social behaviour29
Public order17
Criminal damage and arson9
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

26 nearby
  • The Clynmawr Hotel0.9 km
  • Ex Home Guard Officers Club0.3 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.1 km
  • The Corner Club0.1 km
  • The Dolls House0.4 km
  • + 21 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Canolfan Chwaraeon Abertyleri0.8 km
  • Bear Grills0.1 km
  • Caffi Amgueddfa Abertyleri 0.1 km
  • Sandra's Coffee Shop0.3 km
  • Abertillery & District Museum Cafe0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Premier Store0.8 km
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.1 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.2 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.4 km
  • + 43 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.4 km
  • Tranquil Welsh Mountain Gem0.4 km
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Supermarkets

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

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Anatolia0.2 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.1 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.3 km
  • Brithdir6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Castle Street0.1 km
  • Commercial Street0.1 km
  • Chapel Street0.1 km
  • High Street0.1 km
  • Abertillery High Street0.1 km