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NP23 6BZ

Angel Square

Ebbw Vale South

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Overview

Postcode NP23 6BZ is located in an urban city, within the Ebbw Vale South ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ebbw Vale South & Cwm area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is £39,051 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 0.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 130 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.6%

Approximately 1.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is £39,051 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP23 6BZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 6BZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Ebbw Vale Town

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
545.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.06(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.23(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.29(+13%)
Other theft
3.31(-28%)
Public order
3.31(-60%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
94.74%
Other White
9
3.38%
Irish
3
1.13%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.38%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.38%
Total population: 266

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
23.29%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
21.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
19.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.89%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.33%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
40.65%
Owns with a mortgage
37
30.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
24.39%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Ebbw Vale South

Median price£130,000
Price per sq ft£140
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£103K – £150K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) in Ebbw Vale South area, with individual transactions ranging from £39,000 up to £289,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ebbw Vale South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£289,950£275
Semi-Detached3£150,000£141
Terraced43£130,000£133
Flats3£110,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ebbw Vale South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£139,950£36,000£133,500£76,500
2017£208,000£70,000£159,950£67,500
2018£205,250£46,000£86,250£70,000
2019£254,000£66,500£130,000£80,000
2020£162,500£80,000£137,000£80,000
2021£37,250£113,000£91,750
2022£315,000£65,000£174,975£106,000
2023£277,475£75,000£209,950£129,000
2024£253,250£39,000£219,950£141,000
2025£289,950£60,000£156,500£125,000
2026£115,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£120£52£93£77
2017£170£145£125£73
2018£194£72£87£77
2019£140£105£115£90
2020£125£165£127£87
2021£61£109£97
2022£237£112£182£121
2023£258£207£227£130
2024£216£52£179£134
2025£275£84£163£126
2026£211£146
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ebbw Vale South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6BZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6BZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202622, Drysiog Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DBTerracedFreehold£110,000
16 Sept 202515, Drysiog Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DBTerracedFreehold£97,500
22 May 202511, Penybryn Terrace, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DATerracedFreehold£72,870
25 Mar 202618, High Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BUTerracedFreehold£56,000
29 Aug 20255, Farm Fields Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£150,000

Schools

In the NP23 6BZ postcode area, located within Ebbw Vale South & Cwm, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP23 6BZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableEbbw Fawr Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePen-Y-Cwm Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableAll Saints R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 6BZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 6BZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miAldiThe Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AYWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 6BZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jonathan David Millard

Ebbw Vale South - Elected 8 Feb 2024

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
WardEbbw Vale SouthW05001263
ParishEbbw Vale SouthW04000930
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebbw Vale South & CwmW02000320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 007DW01001459
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 6BZ

Is NP23 6BZ (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) safe?

The area around NP23 6BZ 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP23 6BZ?

The median sale price around NP23 6BZ in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is £130,000 (about £140 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP23 6BZ?

There are 5 schools close to NP23 6BZ, including Ebbw Fawr Learning Community, Pen-Y-Cwm Special School and All Saints R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP23 6BZ?

The closest station to NP23 6BZ is Ebbw Vale Town, about 833 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 6BZ?

NP23 6BZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 130 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 6BZ (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 6BZ is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jonathan David Millard (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.