Postcode insights

NP23 6JL

Mount Pleasant Road

Ebbw Vale North

Interactive map showing NP23 6JL and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP23 6JL

Overview

Postcode NP23 6JL is located in an urban city, within the Ebbw Vale North ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 951 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has an average crime rate, with approximately 48 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.7%

Approximately 1.7% 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 6JL.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 6JL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Ebbw Vale Town

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
6,339.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.67(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.59(+12%)
Shoplifting
8.51(+32%)
Other theft
6.08(+33%)
Public order
5.47(-33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
94.96%
Indian
10
3.88%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.16%
Total population: 258

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
45
21.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
19.81%
Level 4+ (Degree)
40
18.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
28
13.21%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
48.74%
Owns with a mortgage
37
31.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.97%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.52%
Other social rented
2
1.68%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Ebbw Vale North

Median price£128,500
Price per sq ft£141
Sales (last 12 months)42
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £162K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £128,500 (about £141 per square foot) in Ebbw Vale North area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ebbw Vale North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£230,000£258
Semi-Detached7£185,000£222
Terraced30£123,750£138
Flats2£67,000£98

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ebbw Vale North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190,000£70,000
2017£210,000£134,000£77,000
2018£134,950£67,000
2019£220,000£190,000£85,000
2020£198,473£138,995£83,000
2021£208,995£143,745£100,000
2022£195,000£140,000£123,000
2023£251,000£155,000£119,950
2024£236,400£154,750£112,500
2025£245,500£310,000£122,000
2026£185,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£134£79
2017£95£127£86
2018£138£78
2019£141£150£91
2020£211£200£91
2021£226£181£111
2022£221£99£121
2023£264£118£124
2024£252£148£118
2025£259£210£131
2026£267£140
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ebbw Vale North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6JL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6JL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
16 Jan 2026112, Mount Pleasant Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JLTerracedFreehold£130,000
08 May 202595, Mount Pleasant Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JLTerracedFreehold£77,500
21 Feb 202582, Mount Pleasant Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JLTerracedFreehold£115,000
12 Sept 202526, Valley Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6LJTerracedFreehold£115,000
26 Mar 20255, Valley Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6LJTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the NP23 6JL 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 6JL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableWillowtown Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableRiver Centre 3-16 Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableAll Saints R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 6JL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoBlaenau Gwent, NP23 6TSWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miGlobal Food International Shop7 Market Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HJWalking directions to Global Food International Shop
0.3 miMarshall's Newsagents13 Market Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HLWalking directions to Marshall's Newsagents
0.4 miHeron Foods32 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HQWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.5 miIcelandThe Walk, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DLWalking directions to Iceland

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Dai Davies

Ebbw Vale North - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Jen Morgan

Ebbw Vale North - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

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 NorthW05001262
ParishEbbw Vale NorthW04000929
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebbw Vale North & GlyncoedW02000317
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 004EW01001458
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 6JL

Is NP23 6JL (Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed) safe?

The area around NP23 6JL records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6JL?

The median sale price around NP23 6JL in Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed is £128,500 (about £141 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP23 6JL?

There are 5 schools close to NP23 6JL, including Willowtown Primary School, River Centre 3-16 Learning Community and All Saints R.C. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP23 6JL?

The closest station to NP23 6JL is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1,005 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 6JL?

NP23 6JL scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 951 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 6JL (Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 6JL is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Dai Davies (Independent) and Jen Morgan (Labour Party).

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.