Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

DAVIES STREET, NP23 4AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAVIES STREET, NP23 4AD.

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Population

197

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4AD 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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4/10
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1/10
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4/10
workEmployment
2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP23 4AD — age 47, 42% ownership, 36% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 40.4% year-on-year.

home £58,400 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP23 4AD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Davies Street, 0.1km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

Within the NP23 district, this postcode is characterised by a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £58k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 40.4% 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 NP23 4AD are sourced from Output Area W00007566 (shared with 25 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 NP23 4AD. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 55,500

10 sales · Mean £ 64,740

Semi-Detached

£ 72,000

1 sales · Mean £ 72,000

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

NP23 4AD has low crime rates — 17 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson11
Public order10
Shoplifting8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.1 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.5 km
  • Smart's Deli0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.7 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.1 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.1 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.5 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.1 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.1 km
  • Legends0.1 km
  • The Bush Inn0.1 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.2 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.6 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.1 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.9 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.9 km
  • Rhymney9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand10.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 20.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
  • Inactive Brynmawr Bus Station0.2 km