Postcode insights

NP22 3HP

Sycamore Avenue

Tredegar

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Detailed insights for NP22 3HP

Overview

Postcode NP22 3HP is located in an urban city, within the Tredegar ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sirhowy area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 51.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sirhowy is £38,672 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 2.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Sirhowy has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 217 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Sirhowy has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.4%

Approximately 41.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Sirhowy is £38,672 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
384
Population density
5,525.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.29(-20%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.37(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.55(+30%)
Public order
7.5(-9%)
Other theft
2.05(-55%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
356
92.71%
Other White
19
4.95%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.3%
Other Asian
2
0.52%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.52%
Total population: 384

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
35.55%
Level 4+ (Degree)
61
20.27%
Level 3 (A level)
50
16.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.96%
Total 16+ residents: 301

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
39
25.66%
Owns outright
37
24.34%
Owns with a mortgage
36
23.68%
Other social rented
24
15.79%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.92%
Total households: 152

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 38 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 3HP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 3HP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jul 2025Sycamore House, Sycamore Avenue, Tredegar, NP22 3HPDetachedFreehold£335,000
04 Apr 2025Sycamore House, Sycamore Avenue, Tredegar, NP22 3HPDetachedFreehold£260,000
21 Mar 202532, Sycamore Avenue, Tredegar, NP22 3HPSemi-DetachedFreehold£125,000
19 Dec 202566, Charles Street, Tredegar, NP22 4AFDetachedFreehold£267,500
12 May 2025Woodlands, Charles Street, Tredegar, NP22 4AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the NP22 3HP postcode area, located within Sirhowy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP22 3HP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGlanhowy Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableDeighton Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Joseph's R.C.Welsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP22 3HP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP22 3HP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAshvale Stores69;71 Ashvale, Tredegar, NP22 4AQWalking directions to Ashvale Stores
0.4 miSparDukestown Road, Tredegar, NP22 4XLWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miArmoury StoresDukestown Road, Tredegar, NP22 4QRWalking directions to Armoury Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP22 3HP, 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)SirhowyW02000316
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 003EW01001480
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP22 3HP

Is NP22 3HP (Sirhowy) safe?

The area around NP22 3HP records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3HP?

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

What schools are near NP22 3HP?

There are 4 schools close to NP22 3HP, including Glanhowy Primary School, Deighton Primary School and St Joseph's R.C.. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP22 3HP?

NP22 3HP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 217 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP22 3HP (Sirhowy) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP22 3HP 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.