Postcode NP23 5TF is located in an urban city, within the Rassau and Garnlydan ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rassau & Beaufort area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 61.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rassau & Beaufort is £38,772 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Rassau & Beaufort has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 211 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Rassau & Beaufort has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Rassau & Beaufort is £38,772 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP23 5TF.
The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £163,750 (about £208 per square foot) in Rassau and Garnlydan area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £330,000 | £259 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £180,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 14 | £119,500 | £167 |
| Flats | 2 | £78,500 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £150,000 | £92,125 | £62,500 |
| 2017 | £165,000 | £91,000 | £67,500 |
| 2018 | £179,975 | £89,750 | £68,750 |
| 2019 | £220,000 | £100,000 | £74,000 |
| 2020 | £218,000 | £122,500 | £58,000 |
| 2021 | £260,000 | £120,500 | £95,500 |
| 2022 | £280,000 | £138,500 | £90,000 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £138,500 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £265,000 | £167,000 | £140,000 |
| 2025 | £273,500 | £155,000 | £140,000 |
| 2026 | £331,250 | £224,000 | £90,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £121 | £104 | £68 |
| 2017 | £132 | £137 | £80 |
| 2018 | £136 | £103 | £73 |
| 2019 | £162 | £113 | £75 |
| 2020 | £179 | £115 | £62 |
| 2021 | £168 | £138 | £152 |
| 2022 | £189 | £143 | £101 |
| 2023 | £237 | £144 | £140 |
| 2024 | £184 | £166 | £153 |
| 2025 | £237 | £194 | £191 |
| 2026 | £243 | £209 | £103 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 5TF.
In the NP23 5TF postcode area, located within Rassau & Beaufort, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 5TF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Local | Rassau Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5BL | Walking directions to Nisa Local |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons | Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5WS | Walking directions to Morrisons |
Elected local representatives for NP23 5TF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Hendry Wilkshire
Rassau and Garnlydan - Elected 5 May 2022
Gareth Alban Davies
Rassau and Garnlydan - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Smith
Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP23 5TF records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NP23 5TF in Rassau & Beaufort is £163,750 (about £208 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 3 schools close to NP23 5TF, including Rhos y Fedwen Primary, Glyncoed Primary School and Beaufort Hill Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP23 5TF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 211 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 5TF is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David Hendry Wilkshire (Labour Party) and Gareth Alban Davies (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.