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NP23

EBBW VALE

Gwent, Wales, England

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NP23 is the postcode district for EBBW VALE, located in Gwent, Wales.

Avg price £166,593
1yr change ▼ 8.1%
Crime 60% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£166,593

▼ 8.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

42% below national avg

Crime Rate

32.6/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

60% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

13 schools

Broadband Speed

235 Mbps

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.

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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

£158K £162K £165K £169K £172K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

67,873

Population

62

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.

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235.0 Mbps

Avg Download

42.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NP23 EBBW VALE

What is the average house price in NP23 EBBW VALE?
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 EBBW VALE 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 is the population of NP23 EBBW VALE?
The population of NP23 (EBBW VALE) is approximately 67,873 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NP23 EBBW VALE?
There are 13 schools in or near NP23. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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