Postcode NP13 1BU is located in an urban city, within the Abertillery and Six Bells ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abertillery North & Cwmtillery area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abertillery North & Cwmtillery is £38,499 per year. The nearest station is Llanhilleth, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Six Bells Park.
Abertillery North & Cwmtillery has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 274 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Abertillery North & Cwmtillery has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Abertillery North & Cwmtillery is £38,499 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 1BU.
The nearest station is Llanhilleth located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Six Bells Park | Small | Walking directions to Six Bells Park |
| 0.4 mi | Gelli Crug Park | Small | Walking directions to Gelli Crug Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Abertillery and Six Bells area, with individual transactions ranging from £35,000 up to £300,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £291,250 | £256 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £155,000 | £163 |
| Terraced | 67 | £127,000 | £136 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158,500 | £105,000 | £59,500 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £104,250 | £60,000 |
| 2018 | £215,000 | £85,000 | £76,000 |
| 2019 | £160,000 | £100,500 | £68,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £98,949 | £70,000 |
| 2021 | £226,250 | £112,475 | £86,750 |
| 2022 | £245,000 | £130,000 | £105,000 |
| 2023 | £305,500 | £146,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £324,975 | £145,000 | £108,000 |
| 2025 | £291,250 | £157,500 | £121,250 |
| 2026 | — | £112,000 | £127,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £108 | £84 | £65 |
| 2017 | £145 | £109 | £72 |
| 2018 | £176 | £94 | £81 |
| 2019 | £143 | £103 | £80 |
| 2020 | £180 | £83 | £81 |
| 2021 | £136 | £115 | £100 |
| 2022 | £235 | £131 | £117 |
| 2023 | £270 | £125 | £120 |
| 2024 | £209 | £148 | £122 |
| 2025 | £256 | £163 | £133 |
| 2026 | — | £155 | £133 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 1BU.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 1BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Iceland | 31 High Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AG | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.3 mi | Top Shop | Somerset Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DJ | Walking directions to Top Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Castle Street, Abertillery, NP13 1UR | Walking directions to Tesco |
| 0.4 mi | Food+ | 14 Tillery Street, Abertillery, NP13 1HT | Walking directions to Food+ |
| 0.4 mi | Foundry Bargain Convenience Store | Foundry Bridge, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1BX | Walking directions to Foundry Bargain Convenience Store |
Elected local representatives for NP13 1BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Julie Holt
Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022
Keith Gerald Chaplin
Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022
Ross Thomas Leadbeater
Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP13 1BU records about 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around NP13 1BU in Abertillery North & Cwmtillery is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NP13 1BU, including Abertillery Learning Community. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP13 1BU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 274 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP13 1BU is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Julie Holt (Independent), Keith Gerald Chaplin (Labour Party) and Ross Thomas Leadbeater (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.