Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

CWMCRACHEN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NP23 4AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWMCRACHEN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, NP23 4AZ.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4AZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in NP23 4AZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

NP23 4AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwmcrachen Industrial Estate, 0.8km from Garn-Fach in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4AZ 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. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4AZ are sourced from Output Area W00007665 (shared with 30 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 4AZ. The average age is 45.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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

NP23 4AZ has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are burglary and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Burglary1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Bryn Community Store0.9 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.9 km
  • John Williams Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Tan Tastic1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • James of Crickhowell0.9 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.8 km
  • The Talisman0.9 km
  • The Willow Tree0.9 km
  • Wine Vaults1.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.9 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Farmfoods0.9 km
  • Farm Foods0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.8 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.4 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.9 km
  • Classic Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.9 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.4 km
  • Rhymney9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Cwm Crachen0.3 km
  • Cwm Crachen0.4 km
  • Twynderwyn Flats0.5 km
  • Twynderwyn Flats0.5 km