Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

QUEENS SQUARE, NP23 4AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for QUEENS SQUARE, NP23 4AS.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4AS 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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2/10
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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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Area Character

NP23 4AS is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NP23 4AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Queens Square, 0.2km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

NP23 4AS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £67k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 4AS are sourced from Output Area W00007559 (shared with 19 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 4AS. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 39,000

5 sales · Mean £ 43,900

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

NP23 4AS has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting13
Public order12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.3 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.3 km
  • Smart's Deli0.2 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.5 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.1 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.2 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.4 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.1 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.2 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.3 km
  • Legends0.2 km
  • The Bush Inn0.3 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Asda0.3 km
  • Farmfoods0.3 km
  • Farm Foods0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.2 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.7 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.1 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.7 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.7 km
  • Rhymney8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand10.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 20.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 40.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 30.2 km
  • Hermatage0.2 km