Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

HAFOD VIEW CLOSE, NP23 4AT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAFOD VIEW CLOSE, NP23 4AT.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

57%

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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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 40, NP23 4AT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

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

NP23 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hafod View Close, 0.5km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 6.0% 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area W00007564 (shared with 14 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 4AT. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 178,000

7 sales · Mean £ 166,285

Terraced

£ 119,000

1 sales · Mean £ 119,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NP23 4AT has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru1.0 km
  • Express Diner at Asda1.0 km
  • Smart's Deli0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Bryn Community Store0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.7 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.8 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.6 km
  • John Williams Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 25 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.6 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.5 km
  • Legends0.7 km
  • The Bush Inn0.5 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Asda1.0 km
  • Farmfoods1.0 km
  • Farm Foods1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.6 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.6 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.5 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town3.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.1 km
  • Rhymney9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Trafalgar House0.2 km
  • Trafalgar House0.3 km