Postcode insights

NP13 2RB

High Street

Llanhilleth

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Detailed insights for NP13 2RB

Overview

Postcode NP13 2RB is located in a rural town, within the Llanhilleth ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abertillery South & Llanhilleth area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 69.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 19% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abertillery South & Llanhilleth is £33,801 per year. The nearest station is Llanhilleth, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Abertillery South & Llanhilleth has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 250 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Abertillery South & Llanhilleth has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.7%

Approximately 8.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Abertillery South & Llanhilleth is £33,801 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 2RB.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanhilleth located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP13 2RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Llanhilleth

N/A

Walking directions to Llanhilleth

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
217
Population density
1,314.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.86(+15%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.57(+12%)
Public order
12.49(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.94(-5%)
Vehicle crime
4.86(+69%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
204
94.01%
Other White
6
2.76%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.92%
Chinese
1
0.46%
Caribbean
1
0.46%
Total population: 217

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
28.42%
Level 4+ (Degree)
41
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
32
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
12.02%
Total 16+ residents: 183

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
33.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
37
32.17%
Owns with a mortgage
27
23.48%
Other social rented
6
5.22%
Social rents from council
4
3.48%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Llanhilleth

Median price£115,500
Price per sq ft£136
Sales (last 12 months)34
Typical range (middle 50%)£91K – £149K

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £115,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Llanhilleth area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanhilleth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£195,000£—
Semi-Detached9£170,000£166
Terraced23£109,950£130
Flats1£86,500£122

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanhilleth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£25,000£81,000£48,500
2017£41,000£80,125£64,500
2018£39,000£96,750£60,000
2019£38,000£109,000£60,000
2020£49,000£102,500£75,000
2021£45,000£118,250£85,000
2022£64,500£145,000£101,475
2023£63,500£145,000£91,973
2024£65,000£130,000£106,500
2025£68,000£170,000£109,950
2026£81,500£100,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£37£81£60
2017£54£81£76
2018£61£100£74
2019£71£115£75
2020£83£109£91
2021£67£118£100
2022£95£151£123
2023£78£152£113
2024£135£142£120
2025£122£162£126
2026£130
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanhilleth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanhilleth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 2RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 2RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Mar 2025Llanhilleth Police Station, High Street, Abertillery, NP13 2RBOtherFreehold£138,000
04 Apr 20259, Maesycnew Terrace, Abertillery, NP13 2RRTerracedFreehold£130,000
29 May 20253, Hillside Terrace, Abertillery, NP13 2RPTerracedFreehold£123,000
19 Feb 20254, High Street, Abertillery, NP13 2RAOtherFreehold£55,000
09 Oct 20254, Hyde Place, Abertillery, NP13 2RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the NP13 2RB postcode area, located within Abertillery South & Llanhilleth, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP13 2RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicableTrinant Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 2RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP13 2RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBoyals Convenience StoreCommercial Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JAWalking directions to Boyals Convenience Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP13 2RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Helen Cunningham

Llanhilleth - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Lee Parsons

Llanhilleth - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
WardLlanhillethW05001265
ParishLlanhillethW04000756
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Abertillery South & LlanhillethW02000322
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 009CW01001466
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP13 2RB

Is NP13 2RB (Abertillery South & Llanhilleth) safe?

The area around NP13 2RB records about 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP13 2RB?

The median sale price around NP13 2RB in Abertillery South & Llanhilleth is £115,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP13 2RB?

There is 1 school close to NP13 2RB, including Trinant Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP13 2RB?

The closest station to NP13 2RB is Llanhilleth, about 377 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP13 2RB?

NP13 2RB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 250 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP13 2RB (Abertillery South & Llanhilleth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP13 2RB is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Helen Cunningham (Labour Party) and Lee Parsons (Independent).

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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.