Living in NP23, Blaenau Gwent
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NP23 in Blaenau Gwent. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Blaenau Gwent: £144,603, up 8.9% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around NP23
88 recorded home sales on the streets around central NP23 in the last 2 years, with a median of £155,000 and a range from £39,000 to £600,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 EMLYN AVENUE, NP23 5TY | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 7 LOUVAIN TERRACE, NP23 5AF | terraced | £173,000 | 2026-05-19 |
| 15 CLOS GWAITH DUR, NP23 6EP | flat-maisonette | £120,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 7 HARFORD SQUARE, NP23 5FA | terraced | £110,000 | 2026-04-21 |
| 8 PARC BYCHAN, NP23 5FB | terraced | £39,000 | 2026-03-30 |
| 20 CLOS BRONWYDD, NP23 5NG | detached | £247,000 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of NP23.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 14.8% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.6% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.0% |
| Professional occupations | 11.3% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
167 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NP23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about NP23
What is the average house price in NP23?
The average sold price in Blaenau Gwent is £144,603 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NP23?
Prices in Blaenau Gwent are up 8.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NP23?
The median of 88 recorded sales around central NP23 in the last 2 years is £155,000, ranging from £39,000 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in NP23?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP23 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NP23 at risk of flooding?
Central NP23 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NP23 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £155,000; 167 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NP23 safe?
167 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP23 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NP23 or NP22, NP23 or NP13, NP23 or NP24.
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