Postcode NP23 4SS 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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 1.9 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.
Bryn-mawr has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 537 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Bryn-mawr has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.4% 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.
The average income per household in Bryn-mawr is £37,171 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP23 4SS.
The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Welfare Park | Medium | Walking directions to Welfare Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £295,000 | £254 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £172,000 | £207 |
| Terraced | 25 | £120,000 | £159 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 4SS.
In the NP23 4SS postcode area, located within Bryn-mawr, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 4SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | One Stop | Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4FD | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Home Bargins | Blaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4PW | Walking directions to Home Bargins |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Blaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SL | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Barley Field Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Farmfoods | Ffordd Glanllyn, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SL | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
Elected local representatives for NP23 4SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
John Hill
Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022
Jules Gardner
Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022
Wayne Kevin Hodgins
Brynmawr - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP23 4SS records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around NP23 4SS in Bryn-mawr is £145,000 (about £186 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NP23 4SS, 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.
NP23 4SS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 537 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 NP23 4SS 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).
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.