Postcode NP13 3HJ is located in an urban city, within the Blaina ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blaina & Nantyglo area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaina & Nantyglo is £37,411 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Parkway, about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Duffryn Park.
Blaina & Nantyglo has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 303 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Blaina & Nantyglo has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Blaina & Nantyglo is £37,411 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 3HJ.
The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Parkway located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Duffryn Park | Medium | Walking directions to Duffryn Park |
| 0.2 mi | Pilgrims Park | Small | Walking directions to Pilgrims Park |
Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 (about £163 per square foot) in Blaina area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £390,000 | £153 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £200,000 | £232 |
| Terraced | 20 | £145,000 | £163 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174,500 | — | £67,500 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £100,000 | £75,000 |
| 2018 | £182,500 | £128,000 | £78,500 |
| 2019 | £232,500 | £117,000 | £80,000 |
| 2020 | £262,500 | £106,000 | £91,250 |
| 2021 | £226,000 | £111,000 | £85,000 |
| 2022 | £295,000 | £166,000 | £115,000 |
| 2023 | £325,000 | £127,500 | £107,500 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £160,000 | £105,000 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £171,000 | £135,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £115,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £122 | — | £77 |
| 2017 | £140 | £102 | £84 |
| 2018 | £120 | £137 | £90 |
| 2019 | £146 | £135 | £88 |
| 2020 | £168 | £110 | £111 |
| 2021 | £200 | £142 | £105 |
| 2022 | £185 | £168 | £137 |
| 2023 | £171 | £153 | £127 |
| 2024 | £220 | £165 | £135 |
| 2025 | £199 | £182 | £163 |
| 2026 | — | — | £128 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 3HJ.
In the NP13 3HJ postcode area, located within Blaina & Nantyglo, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 53 High Street, Blaina, NP13 3XB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Ishaan Stores | Henwaun Street, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3DT | Walking directions to Ishaan Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP13 3HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Patrick Morgan
Blaina - Elected 5 May 2022
Lisa Catherine Winnett
Blaina - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP13 3HJ records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 3HJ in Blaina & Nantyglo is £150,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP13 3HJ, including Ystruth Primary, ST Illtyd's and Coed -y- Garn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP13 3HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 303 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 3HJ is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: John Patrick Morgan (Independent) and Lisa Catherine Winnett (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.