Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

WAENHEULOG, NP23 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAENHEULOG, NP23 4BW.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4BW 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

With 60% social renting, NP23 4BW 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.

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

NP23 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waenheulog, 0.7km from Ebbw, Waun in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4BW 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. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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. Property: With prices averaging £38k, 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area W00009795 (shared with 15 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 4BW. 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

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.5%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 38,500

1 sales · Mean £ 38,500

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

NP23 4BW 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson5
Shoplifting5
Other crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.5 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.9 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market1.0 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.9 km
  • + 27 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Legends1.0 km
  • The Talisman1.0 km
  • The Willow Tree0.5 km
  • Wine Vaults0.9 km
  • Cymro Inn0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Farmfoods0.5 km
  • Farm Foods0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House1.0 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.8 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.9 km
  • Classic Fish Bar1.0 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town1.9 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway4.0 km
  • Rhymney8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Winchestown Post Office0.3 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.3 km
  • Warwick Road0.5 km