Postcode insights

NP23 4TH

Heol Ganol

Brynmawr

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Detailed insights for NP23 4TH

Overview

Postcode NP23 4TH 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 very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 1.8 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Bryn-mawr has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 282 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Bryn-mawr has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.2%

Approximately 38.2% 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 4TH.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP23 4TH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miWelfare ParkMediumWalking directions to Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
321
Population density
1,149.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.23(-46%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.78(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.73(-64%)
Public order
4.73(-42%)
Other theft
2.7(-41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
311
96.88%
Other White
3
0.93%
African
2
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.31%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.31%
Total population: 321

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
30.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
41
16.87%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
11.93%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
33
25.19%
Other social rented
29
22.14%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.61%
Social rents from council
21
16.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
14.5%
Total households: 131

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 4TH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 4TH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 20258, Heol Ganol, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TJTerracedFreehold£90,000
13 Jun 2025112, Gurnos Estate, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TQTerracedFreehold£128,500
16 May 202514, Hill Crest, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£75,000
08 Aug 2025130, King Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SZTerracedFreehold£147,500
14 Nov 202520, Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

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

N/A

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

N/A

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 4TH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 4TH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miOne StopBlaenau Gwent, NP23 4FDWalking directions to One Stop
0.3 miLidlBlaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SLWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHome BarginsBlaina Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4PWWalking directions to Home Bargins
0.4 miFarmfoodsFfordd Glanllyn, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SLWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.4 miNisaKing Street, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4JDWalking directions to Nisa

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 4TH, 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 002BW01001447
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 4TH

Is NP23 4TH (Bryn-mawr) safe?

The area around NP23 4TH records about 39 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.

What is the average house price near NP23 4TH?

The median sale price around NP23 4TH 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 4TH?

There are 5 schools close to NP23 4TH, 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 4TH?

NP23 4TH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 282 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 4TH 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.