NP22 3AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bryn Amlwg Close, 0.3km from Princetown in Caerphilly. Administratively it sits within Twyn Carno ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
For serious buyers, NP22 3AB is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £310k. 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 NP22 3AB are sourced from Output Area W00007473 (shared with 33 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYN AMLWG CLOSE, NP22 3AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYN AMLWG CLOSE, NP22 3AB.
299
47
£ 31,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP22 3AB — age 47, 92% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP22 3AB. The average age is 46.9. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 265,000
3 sales · Mean £ 251,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)
NP22 3AB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Rhymney House Hotel0.9 km
- Rhymney House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Nags Head Inn0.7 km
- The Nags Head Inn0.7 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.3 km
- Prince Of Wales Inn0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.5 km
- Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Rhymney2.5 km
- Pontlottyn3.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Town5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Brynambler Close0.1 km
- Brynambler Close0.1 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
- Prince of Wales0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP223AB · Data under Open Government Licence