Postcode insights

NP23 7RG

Elm Street

Cwm

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Detailed insights for NP23 7RG

Overview

Postcode NP23 7RG is located in a rural town, within the Cwm ward of Blaenau Gwent in the Wales region, and forms part of the Ebbw Vale South & Cwm area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 75% 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 Parkway, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 687 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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 7RG.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Parkway located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
7,582.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.88(-71%)
Public order
5.77(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.47(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.47(-81%)
Vehicle crime
1.65(-43%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
286
95.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.33%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
3
1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.67%
Caribbean
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
71
29.22%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
16.87%
Level 3 (A level)
40
16.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
11.52%
Total 16+ residents: 243

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
41.54%
Owns with a mortgage
30
23.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
17.69%
Other social rented
13
10%
Social rents from council
10
7.69%
Total households: 130

Property prices in Cwm

Median price£120,000
Price per sq ft£146
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£100K – £147K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £120,000 (about £146 per square foot) in Cwm area, with individual transactions ranging from £43,000 up to £395,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cwm over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£302,500£296
Semi-Detached2£275,000£208
Terraced27£120,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cwm

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£166,000£149,250£55,750
2017£185,000£117,500£60,000
2018£170,000£105,000£67,250
2019£197,500£169,950£72,750
2020£102,000£75,000
2021£216,000£162,500£87,998
2022£290,000£186,000£95,000
2023£230,000£145,975£100,000
2024£260,000£205,000£100,000
2025£326,500£250,000£119,500
2026£155,000£114,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cwm.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£148£130£69
2017£169£157£68
2018£200£101£84
2019£215£213£88
2020£130£89
2021£215£158£109
2022£243£203£116
2023£273£168£118
2024£283£261£128
2025£313£207£142
2026£209£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cwm.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cwm in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 7RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 7RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Nov 20252, Carne Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RJTerracedFreehold£99,000
19 Sept 202599, Curre Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RETerracedFreehold£87,000
24 Mar 20267, Itton Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RPTerracedFreehold£123,000
10 Apr 202616, Curre Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RBTerracedFreehold£82,500
28 Feb 202511, Curre Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7RATerracedFreehold£85,000

Schools

In the NP23 7RG 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 7RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableCwm Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 7RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Derrick Bevan

Cwm - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

George Humpreys

Cwm - Elected 5 May 2022

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
WardCwmW05001260
ParishCwmW04000928
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Ebbw Vale South & CwmW02000320
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Blaenau Gwent 007AW01001450
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 7RG

Is NP23 7RG (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) safe?

The area around NP23 7RG records about 21 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 7RG?

The median sale price around NP23 7RG in Ebbw Vale South & Cwm is £120,000 (about £146 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP23 7RG?

There is 1 school close to NP23 7RG, including Cwm Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP23 7RG?

NP23 7RG scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 687 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 7RG (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 7RG is Nick Smith (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Derrick Bevan (Labour Party) and George Humpreys (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.