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NP23 6WN

Willow Close

Ebbw Vale North

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Detailed insights for NP23 6WN

Overview

Postcode NP23 6WN 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 0.8 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
9.4%
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

9.4%

Approximately 9.4% 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 6WN.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 6WN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Ebbw Vale Town

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Town

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
543
Population density
1,321 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
511
94.45%
Other White
12
2.22%
Indian
8
1.48%
Other Asian
3
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.55%
Total population: 541

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
129
29.12%
Level 3 (A level)
89
20.09%
No qualifications
84
18.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
83
18.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
6.55%
Total 16+ residents: 443

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
120
53.81%
Owns outright
67
30.04%
Other social rented
16
7.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
4.93%
Social rents from council
5
2.24%
Total households: 223

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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6WN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 6WN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202522, Brentwood Place, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£340,000
24 Apr 20261, Edwards Court, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6GDTerracedFreehold£147,000
19 Feb 202621, Elizabeth Way, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6GATerracedFreehold£125,000
16 May 2025173, Mount Pleasant Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JWTerracedFreehold£140,000
16 Oct 202535, Council Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6JSTerracedFreehold£100,000

Schools

In the NP23 6WN 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 6WN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableWillowtown Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableAll Saints R.C. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableRiver Centre 3-16 Learning CommunityWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP23 6WN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTescoBlaenau Gwent, NP23 6TSWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 6WN, 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 6WN

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

The area around NP23 6WN 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 6WN?

The median sale price around NP23 6WN 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 6WN?

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

What is the nearest station to NP23 6WN?

The closest station to NP23 6WN is Ebbw Vale Town, about 1,331 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 6WN?

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

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

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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.