NP23 4BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynawelon, 0.3km from Waun Ebbw in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4BH is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £74k, 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 4BH are sourced from Output Area W00007673 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNAWELON, NP23 4BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNAWELON, NP23 4BH.
297
45
£ 34,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP23 4BH 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.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, NP23 4BH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP23 4BH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 55,000
3 sales · Mean £ 59,333
Terraced
£ 81,000
1 sales · Mean £ 81,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP23 4BH has low crime rates — 18 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Beacon Stores0.9 km
- Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
- Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
- Poundland Ltd0.7 km
- Poundland Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Willow Tree0.7 km
- West Mon Golf Club0.3 km
- West Mon Golf Club0.3 km
- The Willow Tree0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.7 km
- Express Diner at Asda0.7 km
- Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.9 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda0.7 km
- Farmfoods0.7 km
- Farm Foods0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Munchies Pizzas1.0 km
- Munchies Pizzas1.0 km
- Panku0.7 km
- Panku0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ebbw Vale Town1.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway3.7 km
- Rhymney8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
- Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
- Glen View Bungalows0.3 km
- Glen View Bungalows0.3 km
- Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP234BH · Data under Open Government Licence