Postcode insights

NP22 3DQ

Castle Street

Tredegar

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Detailed insights for NP22 3DQ

Overview

Postcode NP22 3DQ is located in an urban city, within the Tredegar ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Tredegar & Georgetown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 143.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Tredegar & Georgetown is £37,297 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Bedwellty House & Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
144
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Tredegar & Georgetown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 203 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Tredegar & Georgetown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 143.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.2%

Approximately 26.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Tredegar & Georgetown is £37,297 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP22 3DQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP22 3DQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBedwellty House & ParkLargeWalking directions to Bedwellty House & Park

Area Profile

Population
345
Population density
1,762.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.83(+91%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.93(+276%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.24(+217%)
Public order
20.8(+153%)
Shoplifting
9.17(+43%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
307
88.73%
Other White
28
8.09%
Other
5
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.87%
Chinese
2
0.58%
Total population: 346

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
105
34.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.94%
Level 3 (A level)
52
16.94%
Level 4+ (Degree)
47
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 307

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
91
47.64%
Other social rented
46
24.08%
Owns outright
28
14.66%
Owns with a mortgage
17
8.9%
Other forms of private rent
5
2.62%
Total households: 191

Property prices in Tredegar

Median price£137,500
Price per sq ft£156
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £174K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £137,500 (about £156 per square foot) in Tredegar area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Tredegar over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£335,000£238
Semi-Detached14£145,000£171
Terraced25£125,000£149
Flats1£65,000£106

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Tredegar

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tredegar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£75,950£74,975
2017£186,000£38,000£86,650£75,000
2018£160,000£40,000£89,000£67,500
2019£227,500£48,000£93,500£77,500
2020£189,250£52,500£105,000£92,000
2021£245,000£71,750£130,000£98,000
2022£310,000£55,000£130,000£130,000
2023£222,500£87,500£120,000£135,000
2024£200,000£68,000£150,000£120,000
2025£301,250£85,000£140,000£125,000
2026£65,000£121,000£118,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Tredegar.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tredegar.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£118£87£81
2017£113£55£105£97
2018£142£48£94£88
2019£145£63£110£92
2020£160£68£115£107
2021£190£75£141£112
2022£170£116£140£135
2023£191£109£149£144
2024£194£79£151£140
2025£229£103£151£136
2026£106£240£166
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Tredegar.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 3DQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 3DQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 202538, Castle Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DQTerracedFreehold£105,000
16 Dec 202514 - 14A, Castle Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DFOtherFreehold£67,000
26 Mar 20262, The Circle, Tredegar, NP22 3PSOtherFreehold£145,000
05 Sept 202534, Market Street, Tredegar, NP22 3NETerracedFreehold£107,500
24 Apr 20261, Islwyn Terrace, Tredegar, NP22 3QDTerracedFreehold£82,000

Schools

In the NP22 3DQ postcode area, located within Tredegar & Georgetown, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP22 3DQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableTredegar Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableGeorgetown C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableDeighton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP22 3DQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP22 3DQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAJ convenience store7b Castle Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DGWalking directions to AJ convenience store
0.1 miBlue Shop13 Commercial Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DHWalking directions to Blue Shop
0.2 miFarmfoodsBank Lane, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3EJWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miThe OceanStryd Fasnachol, Blaenau Gwent, NP22 3EJWalking directions to The Ocean
0.2 miTredegar General Store54 Commercial Street, Tredegar, NP22 3DJWalking directions to Tredegar General Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP22 3DQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ellen Louise Jones

Tredegar - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Haydn Leslie Trollope

Tredegar - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Steve Thomas

Tredegar - 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
WardTredegarW05001269
ParishTredegarW04000758
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Tredegar & GeorgetownW02000319
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 006EW01001481
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP22 3DQ

Is NP22 3DQ (Tredegar & Georgetown) safe?

The area around NP22 3DQ records about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 NP22 3DQ?

The median sale price around NP22 3DQ in Tredegar & Georgetown is £137,500 (about £156 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP22 3DQ?

There are 4 schools close to NP22 3DQ, including Tredegar Comprehensive School, Georgetown C.P. School and Deighton Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP22 3DQ?

NP22 3DQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 203 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP22 3DQ (Tredegar & Georgetown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP22 3DQ is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ellen Louise Jones (Labour Party), Haydn Leslie Trollope (Labour Party) and Steve Thomas (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.