Postcode insights

NP23 4FB

Brecnock Close

Brynmawr

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Detailed insights for NP23 4FB

Overview

Postcode NP23 4FB is located in an urban city, within the Brynmawr ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Bryn-mawr area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Bryn-mawr is £37,171 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, 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 Welfare Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Bryn-mawr has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 942 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Bryn-mawr has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Bryn-mawr is £37,171 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP23 4FB.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP23 4FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWelfare ParkMediumWalking directions to Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
5,903.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Criminal damage and arson
12.19(+66%)
Violence and sexual offences
8.12(-76%)
Other theft
4.06(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.44(-81%)
Other crime
0.81(-61%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
381
96.7%
Indian
4
1.02%
Other Asian
4
1.02%
Pakistani
3
0.76%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.25%
Total population: 394

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
99
30.84%
No qualifications
72
22.43%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
13.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
41.03%
Owns with a mortgage
58
37.18%
Other social rented
16
10.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.77%
Social rents from council
5
3.21%
Total households: 156

Property prices in Brynmawr

Median price£145,000
Price per sq ft£186
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£119K – £212K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 (about £186 per square foot) in Brynmawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brynmawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£295,000£254
Semi-Detached17£172,000£207
Terraced25£120,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brynmawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmawr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178,500£111,250£67,250
2017£152,000£110,000£70,000
2018£197,475£93,000£75,000
2019£204,975£118,250£88,500
2020£209,975£113,000£90,000
2021£190,000£140,000£102,421
2022£260,000£157,000£122,000
2023£250,000£147,000£117,000
2024£276,250£160,000£120,000
2025£280,000£160,000£120,000
2026£330,000£135,975£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brynmawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmawr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£130£120£80
2017£137£113£88
2018£145£102£87
2019£166£126£111
2020£161£133£112
2021£181£155£131
2022£217£171£144
2023£201£187£123
2024£219£171£145
2025£231£186£141
2026£284£232£175
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brynmawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 4FB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 4FB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jul 20251, Stalybridge Terrace, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4EDTerracedFreehold£215,000
04 Apr 202522A, Greenland Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DTTerracedFreehold£150,000
22 Aug 2025Bethesda Congregational Church, Alma Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DYOtherFreehold£100,000
28 Aug 202552, Greenland Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DUTerracedFreehold£105,000
08 May 202514, Greenland Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DUTerracedFreehold£227,000

Schools

In the NP23 4FB postcode area, located within Bryn-mawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP23 4FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Mary's Roman Catholic - BrynmawrWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableBlaen-Y-Cwm C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableSt Mary's C in W Voluntary Aided SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 4FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 4FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne StopBlaenau Gwent, NP23 4FDWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miHome BarginsBlaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4PWWalking directions to Home Bargins
0.3 miLidlBlaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miMaceBlaina Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4PTWalking directions to Mace
0.4 miAsdaBarley Field Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SLWalking directions to Asda

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 4FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

John Hill

Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Jules Gardner

Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Wayne Kevin Hodgins

Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
WardBrynmawrW05001259
ParishBrynmawrW04000927
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Bryn-mawrW02000315
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 002AW01001446
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2013-11-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 4FB

Is NP23 4FB (Bryn-mawr) safe?

The area around NP23 4FB records about 27 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, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near NP23 4FB?

The median sale price around NP23 4FB in Bryn-mawr is £145,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP23 4FB?

There are 4 schools close to NP23 4FB, including St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr, Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School and St Mary's C in W Voluntary Aided School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP23 4FB?

NP23 4FB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 942 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 4FB (Bryn-mawr) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 4FB is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: John Hill (Independent), Jules Gardner (Labour Party) and Wayne Kevin Hodgins (Independent).

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.