NP23 — EBBW VALE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP23 is £166,593, which is 39% below the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP23 cost 42.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP23 have fallen 8.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£278,957	153
Semi-detached	£177,089	299
Terraced	£121,982	699
Flat	£76,354	24
All types	£166,593	1238

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP23

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 32.6 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP23 has a crime rate well 60% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

10.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

4.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP23 has 13 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cwm Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Beaufort Hill Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Willowtown Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Glyncoed Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

67,873

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP23 are 235.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

235.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP23 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP23 — EBBW VALE

Area Summary

NP23 (EBBW VALE) offers affordable property prices (£166,593, 42% below national average), low crime (60% below national average), 13 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (235 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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TREDEGAR

£152K

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£101K

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£407K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP23?

The average house price in NP23 (EBBW VALE) is £166,593, based on 1238 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 42% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 8.1% over the past year.

Is NP23 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP23 is significantly below the national average (32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (10.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP23?

There are 13 schools in or near NP23. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP23?

Council tax in NP23 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,338 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP23?

The average broadband download speed in NP23 is 235 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP23 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 67,873.