NP23 4BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Waun Ebbw in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4BQ 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 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 4BQ are sourced from Output Area W00009795 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP23 4BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP23 4BQ.
276
36
£ 34,300 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP23 4BQ 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
NP23 4BQ has a significant social housing presence — 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 4BQ. The average age is 36.0. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP23 4BQ has low crime rates — 24 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
32 nearby- Beacon Stores0.6 km
- Bryn Community Store0.8 km
- Brynmawr Mini Market1.0 km
- Chapel Garage Kiosk0.6 km
- Fresh & Fruity0.8 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- James of Crickhowell1.0 km
- Legends1.0 km
- The Talisman1.0 km
- The Willow Tree0.5 km
- Wine Vaults0.9 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.7 km
- Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.5 km
- Express Diner at Asda0.5 km
- Smart's Deli1.0 km
- Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
- Asda0.5 km
- Farmfoods0.5 km
- Farm Foods0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House1.0 km
- Munchies Pizzas0.8 km
- Wongs 34 Ltd0.8 km
- Classic Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ebbw Vale Town2.0 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway4.0 km
- Rhymney8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
- Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
- Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.4 km
- Warwick Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP234BQ · Data under Open Government Licence