Postcode NP13 2RQ 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 0.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Abertillery South & Llanhilleth has a high crime rate, with approximately 69.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.4% 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.
The average income per household in Abertillery South & Llanhilleth is £33,801 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 2RQ.
The nearest station is Llanhilleth located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Llanhilleth | N/A | Walking directions to Llanhilleth |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £195,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £170,000 | £166 |
| Terraced | 23 | £109,950 | £130 |
| Flats | 1 | £86,500 | £122 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 2RQ.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 2RQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Boyals Convenience Store | Commercial Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2JA | Walking directions to Boyals Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Brynithel Stores | 52a Bryn Terrace, Brynithel, Abertillery, NP13 2HF | Walking directions to Brynithel Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Brynithel Trading Post & Parcel Shop | Bryn Terrace, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 2HQ | Walking directions to Brynithel Trading Post & Parcel Shop |
Elected local representatives for NP13 2RQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Helen Cunningham
Llanhilleth - Elected 5 May 2022
Lee Parsons
Llanhilleth - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP13 2RQ 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.
The median sale price around NP13 2RQ in Abertillery South & Llanhilleth is £115,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 34 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There is 1 school close to NP13 2RQ, including Trinant Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP13 2RQ is Llanhilleth, about 84 m away.
NP13 2RQ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP13 2RQ 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).
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.