Postcode report
NP22 4AN Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NP22 4AN: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP22 4AN is a postcode in Sirhowy, Blaenau Gwent, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP22 4AN, then scores the surrounding small area 66/100 - top 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP22 4AN are safety and housing, while schools and education 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 NP22 4AN is based on Blaenau Gwent 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,663 residents, 381 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 30% 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 8/10.
For property prices near NP22 4AN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £135k from 64 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP22 4AN can compare 8 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP22 4AN 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 NP22 4AN
Is NP22 4AN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 66/100 (top 27% 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 NP22 4AN?
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 schools are near NP22 4AN?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP22 4AN?
LocaleIQ matched NP22 4AN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP22 4AN?
The latest median sold price is £135k based on 64 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.