Postcode report
NP13 1AQ Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NP13 1AQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP13 1AQ is a postcode in Abertillery and Six Bells, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP13 1AQ, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP13 1AQ are safety and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP13 1AQ is based on Blaenau Gwent 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,618 residents, 595 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near NP13 1AQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £95k from 87 rolling sales, down 5.0% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP13 1AQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
FAQ
Common questions about NP13 1AQ
Is NP13 1AQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP13 1AQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What demographics are available for NP13 1AQ?
LocaleIQ matched NP13 1AQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP13 1AQ?
The latest median sold price is £95k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.