Postcode insights

NP23 8BR

The Boulevard

Cwm

Interactive map showing NP23 8BR and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP23 8BR

Overview

Postcode NP23 8BR 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 69% 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 0.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,156 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Ebbw Vale South & Cwm has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.3%

Approximately 20.3% 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 8BR.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Parkway located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP23 8BR
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Ebbw Vale Parkway

N/A

Walking directions to Ebbw Vale Parkway

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
260
Population density
3,753.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.88(-65%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.89(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.1(-84%)
Burglary
2.1(-10%)
Public order
2.1(-74%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
255
98.46%
Other White
2
0.77%
Other Asian
1
0.39%
Caribbean
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
26.73%
No qualifications
56
25.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
17.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.98%
Level 3 (A level)
26
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 217

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
39
31.71%
Owns with a mortgage
35
28.46%
Other social rented
23
18.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.25%
Total households: 123

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 8BR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP23 8BR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Feb 20266, The Boulevard, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8BRTerracedFreehold£175,000
14 Aug 20252, Village Lane, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8ARDetachedFreehold£265,000
21 Feb 20253, Village Lane, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8ARSemi-DetachedFreehold£250,000
22 Oct 20251, Hafod Lane, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8ASDetachedFreehold£340,000
28 Nov 202527, Howards Way, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8AXDetachedFreehold£235,000

Schools

In the NP23 8BR 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 8BR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miNot applicablePen-Y-Cwm Special SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableCwm Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP23 8BR, 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 007CW01001452
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about NP23 8BR

Is NP23 8BR (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) safe?

The area around NP23 8BR records about 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 8BR?

The median sale price around NP23 8BR 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 8BR?

There are 2 schools close to NP23 8BR, including Pen-Y-Cwm Special School and Cwm Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP23 8BR?

The closest station to NP23 8BR is Ebbw Vale Parkway, about 238 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP23 8BR?

NP23 8BR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,156 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP23 8BR (Ebbw Vale South & Cwm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney covering NP23 8BR 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.