Postcode insights

NP23 6JF

Alexandra Street

Ebbw Vale South

Interactive map showing NP23 6JF and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP23 6JF

Overview

Postcode NP23 6JF 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 136.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.9%

Approximately 3.9% 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 6JF.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 6JF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Ebbw Vale Town

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,155 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.57(+84%)
Anti-social behaviour
51.56(+296%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.33(+231%)
Public order
22.6(+175%)
Shoplifting
16.22(+152%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
290
92.06%
Indian
10
3.17%
Other White
4
1.27%
Chinese
2
0.63%
Other Asian
2
0.63%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
26.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
20.52%
No qualifications
53
19.78%
Level 3 (A level)
41
15.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
11.57%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
42.97%
Owns outright
43
33.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
16.41%
Other social rented
4
3.12%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.12%
Total households: 128

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Apr 202614, Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JFSemi-DetachedFreehold£105,000
12 Sept 202524, Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JFTerracedFreehold£60,000
04 Jun 202542, Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JFTerracedFreehold£73,000
14 Mar 202566, Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JFTerracedFreehold£112,000
09 Jun 202532B, Rational Hall, Alexandra Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JETerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the NP23 6JF 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 6JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableEbbw Fawr Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePen-Y-Cwm Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWillowtown Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP23 6JF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 6JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAldiThe Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AYWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSparThe Walk, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 8UWWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miIcelandThe Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DLWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miHeron Foods32 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HQWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miMarshall's Newsagents13 Market Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HLWalking directions to Marshall's Newsagents

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 6JF, 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 007EW01001460
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 6JF

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

The area around NP23 6JF records about 136 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6JF?

The median sale price around NP23 6JF 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 6JF?

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

What is the nearest station to NP23 6JF?

The closest station to NP23 6JF is Ebbw Vale Town, about 441 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 6JF?

NP23 6JF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 6JF 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.