Postcode insights

NP23 4YG

Somerset Street

Brynmawr

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Detailed insights for NP23 4YG

Overview

Postcode NP23 4YG 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 high crime levels, with around 95.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× 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
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
18.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Bryn-mawr has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 565 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Bryn-mawr has a high crime rate, with approximately 95.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.5%

Approximately 18.5% 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 4YG.

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 4YG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWelfare ParkMediumWalking directions to Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
208
Population density
7,482 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.83(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.37(+118%)
Shoplifting
18.06(+181%)
Public order
17.2(+109%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.34(+123%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
184
88.46%
Indian
8
3.85%
Other White
8
3.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.96%
Total population: 208

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
39
22.16%
No qualifications
34
19.32%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
14.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
14.2%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
32.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
25.93%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.3%
Other social rented
12
11.11%
Social rents from council
8
7.41%
Total households: 108

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 4YG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 4YG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 2025262, King Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DHOtherFreehold£13,000,000
16 Jan 2026116, Worcester Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DFTerracedFreehold£115,000
06 May 2025112, Worcester Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DFTerracedFreehold£102,000
05 Feb 2025125, Bailey Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DWOtherFreehold£13,000,000
19 Sept 202554, King Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4RFTerracedFreehold£134,000

Schools

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

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

N/A

0.3 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 4YG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 4YG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 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
0.4 miAsdaBarley Field Road, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SLWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miMaceBlaina Road, Brynmawr, NP23 4PTWalking directions to Mace

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 4YG, 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 002CW01001448
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 4YG

Is NP23 4YG (Bryn-mawr) safe?

The area around NP23 4YG records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 4YG?

The median sale price around NP23 4YG 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 4YG?

There are 4 schools close to NP23 4YG, 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 4YG?

NP23 4YG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 565 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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