Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

NP23 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP23 4BL.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

56%

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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2/10
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10/10
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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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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NP23 4BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 36, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

NP23 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Ebbw, Waun in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP23 4BL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area W00009796 (shared with 17 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 4BL. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.4%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

NP23 4BL has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour14
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson8
Public order8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.8 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.3 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.3 km
  • Smart's Deli0.8 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.7 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.8 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.2 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.8 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.7 km
  • Legends0.8 km
  • The Bush Inn0.8 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.8 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 Takeaway0.5 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.7 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.5 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.6 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.6 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town2.4 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.2 km
  • Rhymney8.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.1 km
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.4 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.4 km
  • Nanyglo Methodist Church0.4 km