Postcode Analysis Blaenau Gwent, Wales

KING STREET, NP23 4DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KING STREET, NP23 4DQ.

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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 4DQ 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

NP23 4DQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 79% 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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NP23 4DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on King Street, 0.3km from Bryn-Mawr in Brynmawr. Administratively it sits within Brynmawr ward and the Blaenau Gwent constituency.

For families considering a move, NP23 4DQ represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £104k, 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 4DQ 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 4DQ. 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

Terraced

£ 81,000

3 sales · Mean £ 72,166

Detached

£ 129,950

3 sales · Mean £ 134,316

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

NP23 4DQ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson13
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Other theft4
Public order3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bella e Buono0.2 km
  • Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd0.6 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 Kiosk0.8 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 Inn0.3 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 Takeaway0.5 km
  • Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House0.3 km
  • Munchies Pizzas0.5 km
  • Sue's Bus Stop0.7 km
  • Wongs 34 Ltd0.4 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Trafalgar House0.2 km
  • Trafalgar House0.2 km
  • Brynmawr Bus Station Stand 40.4 km
  • Inactive Brynmawr Bus Station0.4 km
  • Brynmawr Comprehensive School0.4 km