Postcode NP22 4DU is located in an urban city, within the Sirhowy ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sirhowy area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% 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.
Sirhowy has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,089 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Sirhowy has a very low crime rate, with approximately 24 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 9.3% 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.
The average income per household in Sirhowy is £38,672 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP22 4DU.
The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 (about £160 per square foot) in Sirhowy area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £325,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £248,000 | £265 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £200,000 | £213 |
| Terraced | 23 | £140,000 | £150 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,248 | £120,000 | £78,250 |
| 2017 | £208,000 | £126,500 | £71,250 |
| 2018 | £173,000 | £128,000 | £89,000 |
| 2019 | £225,500 | £115,000 | £76,500 |
| 2020 | £255,000 | £130,000 | £79,950 |
| 2021 | £253,750 | £170,000 | £100,000 |
| 2022 | £257,500 | £200,000 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £270,000 | £150,000 | £122,500 |
| 2024 | £336,500 | £145,000 | £110,000 |
| 2025 | £239,500 | £200,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | — | £150,000 | £150,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £127 | £139 | £94 |
| 2017 | £136 | £118 | £75 |
| 2018 | £156 | £128 | £88 |
| 2019 | £154 | £119 | £96 |
| 2020 | £183 | £133 | £83 |
| 2021 | £208 | £167 | £126 |
| 2022 | £211 | £187 | £143 |
| 2023 | £180 | £159 | £137 |
| 2024 | £204 | £196 | £134 |
| 2025 | £267 | £190 | £149 |
| 2026 | — | £192 | £158 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP22 4DU.
In the NP22 4DU postcode area, located within Sirhowy, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP22 4DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ashvale Stores | 69;71 Ashvale, Tredegar, NP22 4AQ | Walking directions to Ashvale Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Armoury Stores | Dukestown Road, Tredegar, NP22 4QR | Walking directions to Armoury Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | Dukestown Road, Tredegar, NP22 4XL | Walking directions to Spar |
Elected local representatives for NP22 4DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Diane Rowberry
Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022
Malcolm Cross
Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022
Tommy Smith
Sirhowy - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP22 4DU records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 NP22 4DU in Sirhowy is £166,500 (about £160 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP22 4DU, including Glanhowy Primary School, St Joseph's R.C. and Bryn Bach County Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP22 4DU scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,089 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 NP22 4DU is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Diane Rowberry (Labour Party), Malcolm Cross (Labour Party) and Tommy Smith (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.