Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP22 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP22 3AL.

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Population

385

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP22 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 79% 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

NP22 3AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Nant-y-Bwch in Tredegar. Administratively it sits within Sirhowy ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP22 3AL represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 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 NP22 3AL are sourced from Output Area W00007693 (shared with 44 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 NP22 3AL. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

NP22 3AL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • The Nine Arches0.8 km
  • The Nags Head Inn0.1 km
  • The Nine Arches0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Parc Bryn Bach0.4 km
  • Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.3 km
  • Bryn Bach Parc0.4 km
  • Poultney & Sons Ltd trading as JJ's0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhymney3.1 km
  • Pontlottyn4.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Town4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Nag's Head0.1 km
  • Nag's Head0.1 km
  • Bryn Bach Park0.3 km
  • Bryn Bach Park0.3 km