NP23 4AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llwyn Y Pwll Close, 0.4km from Brynmawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
For families considering a move, NP23 4AX represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £184k. 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 4AX are sourced from Output Area W00007564 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LLWYN Y PWLL CLOSE, NP23 4AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLWYN Y PWLL CLOSE, NP23 4AX.
307
40
£ 34,200 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
NP23 4AX is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP23 4AX. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 166,000
4 sales · Mean £ 170,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
NP23 4AX has low crime rates — 11 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Bella e Buono0.5 km
- Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
- Express Diner at Asda0.8 km
- Smart's Deli0.5 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Bryn Community Store0.5 km
- Brynmawr Mini Market0.5 km
- Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
- Fresh & Fruity0.5 km
- John Williams Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 25 more
Pub, NightClub
28 nearby- Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.5 km
- James of Crickhowell0.3 km
- Legends0.5 km
- The Bush Inn0.4 km
- The Hobby Horse Inn0.1 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Farmfoods0.8 km
- Farm Foods0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.5 km
- Munchies Pizzas0.5 km
- Sue's Bus Stop0.4 km
- Wongs 34 Ltd0.5 km
- + 25 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ebbw Vale Town3.2 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway5.0 km
- Rhymney9.5 km
Bus Stops
- Trafalgar House0.2 km
- Trafalgar House0.2 km
- Inactive Brynmawr Bus Station0.4 km
- Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 40.4 km
- Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 30.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP234AX · Data under Open Government Licence