Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

SOMERSET STREET, NP13 1DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET STREET, NP13 1DR.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,000 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP13 1DR's 55% ownership and 40-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 181.4% year-on-year.

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

NP13 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Street, 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 1DR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 55% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £131k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 181.4% 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 1DR are sourced from Output Area W00007506 (shared with 16 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 1DR. The average age is 39.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

Terraced

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 97,316

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

NP13 1DR has low crime rates — 40 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 offences32
Anti-social behaviour26
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

44 nearby
  • Abertillery Town Cricket Club1.0 km
  • Abertillery Mini Market0.3 km
  • Boots - Fferyllfa0.4 km
  • Foundry BargainStore Ltd0.5 km
  • M & J Veg0.5 km
  • + 39 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 Club0.0 km
  • Somerset Hotel0.3 km
  • The Corner Club0.2 km
  • The Dolls House0.6 km
  • The Pontlottyn0.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

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

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

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Abertillery Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Anatolia0.4 km
  • Church Street Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Five Star Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Ho Ho Take Away0.3 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanhilleth3.0 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.5 km
  • Newbridge6.9 km

Bus Stops

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