NP7 0BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hillview, 0.1km from Lower Common in Gilwern. Administratively it sits within Llanelly ward and the Monmouth constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP7, NP7 0BG offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £356k. 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 NP7 0BG are sourced from Output Area W00008144 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLVIEW, NP7 0BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLVIEW, NP7 0BG.
331
43
£ 42,300 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP7 0BG spans multiple life stages — average age 43, moderate ownership and renting. £356k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP7 0BG. The average age is 42.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 266,750
8 sales · Mean £ 290,368
Semi-Detached
£ 216,000
1 sales · Mean £ 216,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP7 0BG has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Bromfields Butchers0.8 km
- Gilwern Garage0.7 km
- Londis Stores0.8 km
- Bromfields Butchers0.8 km
- Gilwern Garage0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Beaufort0.8 km
- The Towpath Inn0.8 km
- The Beaufort0.8 km
- The Towpath Inn0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.8 km
- Gilwern Village Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny5.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Town9.7 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway11.0 km
Bus Stops
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Elm Grove0.1 km
- Gilwern Primary School0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP70BG · Data under Open Government Licence