Postcode insights

NP13 1DJ

Somerset Street

Abertillery and Six Bells

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Detailed insights for NP13 1DJ

Overview

Postcode NP13 1DJ 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 2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Gelli Crug Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Abertillery North & Cwmtillery has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.8%

Approximately 13.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Abertillery North & Cwmtillery is £38,499 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 1DJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanhilleth located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP13 1DJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGelli Crug ParkSmallWalking directions to Gelli Crug Park

Area Profile

Population
235
Population density
7,508 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62(+83%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.39(+203%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.42(+178%)
Shoplifting
18.96(+195%)
Public order
15.32(+86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
202
85.96%
Other White
22
9.36%
Indian
5
2.13%
Chinese
3
1.28%
Other Asian
2
0.85%
Total population: 235

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
29.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
19.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
15.98%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
14.95%
Level 3 (A level)
23
11.86%
Total 16+ residents: 194

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
68
52.31%
Owns outright
26
20%
Other social rented
15
11.54%
Owns with a mortgage
14
10.77%
Social rents from council
3
2.31%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Abertillery and Six Bells

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£105K – £155K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abertillery and Six Bells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£291,250£256
Semi-Detached11£155,000£163
Terraced67£127,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abertillery and Six Bells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abertillery and Six Bells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abertillery and Six Bells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abertillery and Six Bells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abertillery and Six Bells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abertillery and Six Bells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 1DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 1DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jul 20259, Somerset Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DJTerracedFreehold£60,000
23 Apr 2025Commercial Hotel, Market Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AHOtherFreehold£180,000
24 Apr 202518, Cross Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AJTerracedFreehold£90,000
30 May 202520, James Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AATerracedFreehold£132,000
04 Apr 202515, James Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AATerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the NP13 1DJ postcode area, located within Abertillery North & Cwmtillery, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP13 1DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableAbertillery Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 1DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP13 1DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTop ShopSomerset Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DJWalking directions to Top Shop
0 miIceland31 High Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AGWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miTescoCastle Street, Abertillery, NP13 1URWalking directions to Tesco
0.2 miFoundry Bargain Convenience StoreFoundry Bridge, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1BXWalking directions to Foundry Bargain Convenience Store
0.2 miFood+14 Tillery Street, Abertillery, NP13 1HTWalking directions to Food+

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP13 1DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Holt

Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Keith Gerald Chaplin

Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Ross Thomas Leadbeater

Abertillery and Six Bells - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Smith

Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictBlaenau GwentW06000019
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaenau Gwent and RhymneyW07000084
ParishAbertilleryW04000924
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abertillery North & CwmtilleryW02000321
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 008BW01001436
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP13 1DJ

Is NP13 1DJ (Abertillery North & Cwmtillery) safe?

The area around NP13 1DJ 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.

What is the average house price near NP13 1DJ?

The median sale price around NP13 1DJ in Abertillery North & Cwmtillery is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP13 1DJ?

There is 1 school close to NP13 1DJ, including Abertillery Learning Community. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP13 1DJ?

NP13 1DJ 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).

Who represents NP13 1DJ (Abertillery North & Cwmtillery) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP13 1DJ 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).

Data Sources

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.