Postcode insights

NP23 6QF

Darby Crescent

Ebbw Vale North

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Detailed insights for NP23 6QF

Overview

Postcode NP23 6QF 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
59.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 86 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Ebbw Vale North & Glyncoed has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

59.8%

Approximately 59.8% 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 6QF.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 6QF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Ebbw Vale Town

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
240
Population density
1,624.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.27(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.31(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.38(+14%)
Public order
6.14(-25%)
Vehicle crime
5.03(+75%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
238
98.76%
Other Black
1
0.41%
Irish
1
0.41%
Other White
1
0.41%
Total population: 241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
38.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
15.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
13.9%
Level 4+ (Degree)
24
12.83%
Level 3 (A level)
19
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 187

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
45
38.46%
Other social rented
25
21.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.53%
Owns with a mortgage
15
12.82%
Owns outright
12
10.26%
Total households: 117

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6QF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6QF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 202515, Greenways, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6QNTerracedFreehold£120,000
06 Feb 202510, Wordsworth Close, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6QUTerracedFreehold£60,000
07 Apr 20263, Heol Yr Ysgol, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6QPSemi-DetachedFreehold£65,000
27 Mar 202631, Heol Yr Ysgol, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6QPTerracedFreehold£120,000
17 Oct 20257, Blaen Wern, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6WGTerracedFreehold£90,000

Schools

In the NP23 6QF 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 6QF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableAll Saints R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableWillowtown Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableRiver Centre 3-16 Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 6QF, 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 004DW01001457
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 6QF

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

The area around NP23 6QF records about 58 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.

What is the average house price near NP23 6QF?

The median sale price around NP23 6QF 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 6QF?

There are 4 schools close to NP23 6QF, including All Saints R.C. Primary School, Willowtown Primary School and River Centre 3-16 Learning Community. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP23 6QF?

The closest station to NP23 6QF is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1,532 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 6QF?

NP23 6QF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 86 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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