NP24 6BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jones Street, 0.3km from Phillip's Town in New Tredegar. Administratively it sits within New Tredegar ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP24 6BD is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 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 NP24 6BD are sourced from Output Area W00007265 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JONES STREET, NP24 6BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JONES STREET, NP24 6BD.
275
34
£ 31,700 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP24 6BD 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
NP24 6BD has a significant social housing presence — 48% 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 NP24 6BD. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP24 6BD has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bagga Foods & Post Office0.3 km
- Bal's Off License0.4 km
- Elliots Stores0.8 km
- Evans's0.1 km
- Kandy'z0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dynevor Arms Hotel0.6 km
- New Tredegar RFC0.3 km
- Phillipstown Social Club0.3 km
- The Ruperra Arms0.3 km
- Tredegar Arms0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.3 km
- Caffi Elliots0.6 km
- Winding House Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.3 km
- Elliots Cafe0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fry-day's0.1 km
- Kings0.4 km
- May House0.3 km
- New Thriving0.3 km
- Romino's Pizza & Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tir-Phil0.6 km
- Brithdir1.5 km
- Bargoed3.4 km
Bus Stops
- Phillipstown Terminus0.1 km
- Pritchard Terrace0.1 km
- Not in use0.2 km
- Not in use0.2 km
- Church Terrace0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP246BD · Data under Open Government Licence