Postcode insights

NP13 3LS

Cwmcelyn Newydd

Blaina

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Detailed insights for NP13 3LS

Overview

Postcode NP13 3LS 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 58% below 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 2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Central Park.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
16.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Blaina & Nantyglo has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 495 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Blaina & Nantyglo has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.8%

Approximately 16.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Blaina & Nantyglo is £37,411 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP13 3LS.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP13 3LS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkMediumWalking directions to Central Park

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
4,509.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.33(+56%)
Violence and sexual offences
15.75(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.62(+4%)
Public order
7.11(-14%)
Other theft
3.05(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
98.42%
Other White
3
1.19%
Arab
1
0.4%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
34.88%
Level 4+ (Degree)
39
18.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.49%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.63%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.74%
Owns with a mortgage
29
24.37%
Other social rented
14
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.56%
Social rents from council
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Blaina

Median price£150,000
Price per sq ft£163
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£117K – £175K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaina over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£390,000£153
Semi-Detached1£200,000£232
Terraced20£145,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaina

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaina.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaina.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaina.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaina.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 3LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP13 3LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 202626, Cwmcelyn Newydd, Abertillery, NP13 3LSTerracedFreehold£130,000
19 Sept 202514, Cwmcelyn Newydd, Abertillery, NP13 3LSOtherFreehold£125,000
11 Jul 202515, Cwmcelyn Newydd, Abertillery, NP13 3LSTerracedFreehold£160,000
11 Jul 202515, Cwmcelyn Newydd, Abertillery, NP13 3LSOtherFreehold£160,000
20 Jun 202510, Cwmcelyn Newydd, Abertillery, NP13 3LSTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the NP13 3LS postcode area, located within Blaina & Nantyglo, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP13 3LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableYstruth PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableST Illtyd'sWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCoed -y- Garn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP13 3LS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP13 3LS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miCo-op Food53 High Street, Blaina, NP13 3XBWalking directions to Co-op Food

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP13 3LS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Patrick Morgan

Blaina - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Lisa Catherine Winnett

Blaina - 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
WardBlainaW05001258
ParishNantyglo and BlainaW04000931
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Blaina & NantygloW02000318
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 005BW01001444
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP13 3LS

Is NP13 3LS (Blaina & Nantyglo) safe?

The area around NP13 3LS records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 3LS?

The median sale price around NP13 3LS in Blaina & Nantyglo is £150,000 (about £163 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP13 3LS?

There are 4 schools close to NP13 3LS, including Ystruth Primary, ST Illtyd's and Coed -y- Garn Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP13 3LS?

NP13 3LS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 495 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP13 3LS (Blaina & Nantyglo) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP13 3LS 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).

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.