Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORCESTER STREET, NP23 4DE.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 34,200 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP23 4DE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP23 4DE spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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 4DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Worcester Street, 0.2km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP23 4DE represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £68k, 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 4DE are sourced from Output Area W00007575 (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 4DE. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 68,000

3 sales · Mean £ 70,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

NP23 4DE has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.2 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Costa Coffee Drive Thru0.8 km
  • Express Diner at Asda0.8 km
  • Smart's Deli0.3 km
  • + 7 more
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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Beacon Stores0.9 km
  • Bryn Community Store0.4 km
  • Brynmawr Mini Market0.3 km
  • Chapel Garage Kiosk0.7 km
  • Fresh & Fruity0.4 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Brynmawr0.3 km
  • James of Crickhowell0.3 km
  • Legends0.3 km
  • The Bush Inn0.2 km
  • The Hobby Horse Inn0.2 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Farmfoods0.8 km
  • Farm Foods0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.4 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.6 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.4 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town3.2 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway5.1 km
  • Rhymney9.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Trafalgar House0.1 km
  • Trafalgar House0.1 km
  • Inactive Brynmawr Bus Station0.4 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 40.4 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 30.4 km