NP22 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwm Tysswg, 1.2km from Cefn Golau in Blaenau Gwent. Administratively it sits within Tredegar ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
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 3BQ are sourced from Output Area W00007734 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWM TYSSWG, NP22 3BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWM TYSSWG, NP22 3BQ.
104
47
£ 34,200 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP22 3BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP22 3BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP22 3BQ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontlottyn1.9 km
- Rhymney2.1 km
- Tir-Phil4.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP223BQ · Data under Open Government Licence