Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

BRYNAWELON, NP23 4BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNAWELON, NP23 4BZ.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 34,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4BZ 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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6/10
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6/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in NP23 4BZ — 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 4BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynawelon, 0.4km from Waun Ebbw in Nantyglo. Administratively it sits within Nantyglo ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP23 4BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 £115k, 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 4BZ are sourced from Output Area W00007673 (shared with 12 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 4BZ. 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 / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 82,000

5 sales · Mean £ 89,800

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

NP23 4BZ 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.

Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson3
Other crime3
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.8 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.6 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Willow Tree0.6 km
  • West Mon Golf Club0.3 km
  • West Mon Golf Club0.3 km
  • The Willow Tree0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.6 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.9 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Farmfoods0.6 km
  • Farm Foods0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
  • Munchies Pizzas1.0 km
  • Munchies Pizzas1.0 km
  • Panku0.6 km
  • Panku0.6 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town1.9 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway3.8 km
  • Rhymney8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
  • Winchestown Post Office0.2 km
  • Glen View Bungalows0.4 km
  • Glen View Bungalows0.4 km
  • Nantyglo Comprehensive School0.5 km