Postcode insights

NP23 5LN

Fitzroy Avenue

Beaufort

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Detailed insights for NP23 5LN

Overview

Postcode NP23 5LN is located in an urban city, within the Beaufort ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed is £39,542 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 27.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed is £39,542 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP23 5LN.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
406
Population density
629.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.34(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.85(-47%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.85(-7%)
Public order
5.6(-32%)
Vehicle crime
2.49(-13%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
386
95.07%
Other White
11
2.71%
Indian
7
1.72%
Other Asian
1
0.25%
African
1
0.25%
Total population: 406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
114
33.63%
Level 3 (A level)
57
16.81%
No qualifications
48
14.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
10.91%
Total 16+ residents: 339

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
90
52.63%
Owns with a mortgage
62
36.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.6%
Other forms of private rent
3
1.75%
Other social rented
2
1.17%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Beaufort

Median price£217,500
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £244K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £217,500 (about £203 per square foot) in Beaufort area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,500 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beaufort over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£288,498£212
Semi-Detached33£220,000£214
Terraced13£150,000£158
Flats1£62,500£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beaufort

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaufort.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£106,750£90,000
2017£190,000£130,000£85,000
2018£195,000£137,475£95,000
2019£213,750£142,500£92,475
2020£220,000£158,750£118,000
2021£240,000£165,000£113,000
2022£260,495£214,000£160,750
2023£277,500£198,500£132,750
2024£269,995£187,500£145,000
2025£304,995£218,750£150,000
2026£220,000£170,000£172,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beaufort.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beaufort.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£121£109£106
2017£136£113£95
2018£156£137£107
2019£173£132£102
2020£205£147£111
2021£188£170£121
2022£260£211£179
2023£255£221£148
2024£258£194£175
2025£248£208£158
2026£200£239£162
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beaufort.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 5LN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 5LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202614, Fitzroy Avenue, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5LNTerracedFreehold£195,000
11 Aug 202517, Fitzroy Avenue, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5LNSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000
03 Sept 20255, Bryn Ebbw, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
27 Mar 202620, Clos Bronwydd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5NGDetachedFreehold£247,000
11 Dec 202533, Clos Bronwydd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5NGSemi-DetachedFreehold£240,000

Schools

In the NP23 5LN postcode area, located within Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP23 5LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGlyncoed Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBeaufort Hill Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableRiver Centre 3-16 Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 5LN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 5LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTescoBlaenau Gwent, NP23 6TSWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 5LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chris Smith

Beaufort - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Dean Woods

Beaufort - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Godfrey Rhys Thomas

Beaufort - 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
WardBeaufortW05001257
ParishBadmintonW04000925
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebbw Vale North & GlyncoedW02000317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 004BW01001439
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 5LN

Is NP23 5LN (Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed) safe?

The area around NP23 5LN records about 31 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.

What is the average house price near NP23 5LN?

The median sale price around NP23 5LN in Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed is £217,500 (about £203 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP23 5LN?

There are 5 schools close to NP23 5LN, including Glyncoed Primary School, Beaufort Hill Primary School and River Centre 3-16 Learning Community. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP23 5LN?

NP23 5LN scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 5LN (Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 5LN is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Smith (Labour Party), Dean Woods (Labour Party) and Godfrey Rhys Thomas (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.