20,069TOTAL POPULATION
8,840HOUSEHOLDS
8.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£26,520AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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NP13 POSTCODE REGION

Newport (NP13)

The NP13 postcode area is located in the Newport postcode town region, within the county of Blaenau Gwent, and contains a total of 604 individual postcodes.

There are 25 electoral wards in the NP13 postcode area, including Abergavenny, Abertillery, Blackwood, Caldicot, Chepstow, Crickhowell, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale, Monmouth, New Tredegar, Newport, Pontypool, Tredegar, Usk which come under the local authority of the Blaenau Gwent Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 9% of people in NP13 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of NP13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The NP13 postcode is located in the Newport district in South Wales, UK. It covers an area of over 40km2 and has a population of approximately 14,000 people.

The major towns and villages that fall within the NP13 area include Abergavenny, Bishton, Clydach, Crosskeys, Llanvair Rugby, Llanvair Discos, Maes Gwendraeth, Pontypool and Usk. Alongside these, several smaller communities also fall under the NP13 postcode including Abertillery, Penterry and St. Bride's.

The NP13 postcode is known for its close proximity to the Brecon Beacons National Park and the nationally significant Sugarloaf and Blorenge mountain ranges. It is also home to the historic town of Usk, which stands on the crossroads of the A449 and A472 and is an integral part of the local economy and culture.

The NP13 postcode offers plenty of outdoor activities and experiences for its residents and visitors. Outdoor pursuits such as mountain biking, trekking and hill walking take place in the area, as well as activities such as canoeing, climbing and water skiing.

In terms of transport, the A449 and A472 are major roads that link the area to Cardiff, Newport and Bristol. Other transport connections are available from nearby villages including Usk, Llanvair Discos and Maes Gwendraeth.

The NP13 postcode is served by highly rated schools and colleges, with a range of faith and community schools centrally located in Usk. It is also home to a number of recreational and leisure facilities, as well as local sports clubs and associations.

The NP13 postcode is home to many businesses, ranging from traditional Welsh pubs and cafes to speciality tea and coffee merchants and organic produce markets. The area is well known for its food and drink offerings, with several rural pubs and restaurants popular among locals and tourists alike.

In terms of culture, the area is renowned for its vibrant live music scene, with many local bands performing in pubs and clubs around the area. There is also plenty of live theatre available, as well as several art galleries, heritage sites, and other attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 85%WORKING
  • 15%UNEMPLOYED

15% of people in NP13 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 9%AB
  • 46%C2/C2
  • 45%DE

According to census records, 9% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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NP13Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent

The county of Blaenau Gwent

NP13 is located in the county of Blaenau Gwent, in Wales.

Blaenau Gwent has a total population of 69,600, making it the 21st largest county in the UK.

Blaenau Gwent has a total area of 42 square miles, and a population density of 640 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Blaenau Gwent Postal Town Map
Outward CodeNP13
Postal TownNewport
MSOA NameBlaenau Gwent 008
LSOA NameBlaenau Gwent 008C
CountyBlaenau Gwent
RegionBlaenau Gwent
CountryWales
Local AuthorityBlaenau Gwent
Area ClassificationUnclassified

NP13 Electoral Wards

The postal region of NP13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aberbeeg
Abertillery (Abertyleri)
Abertyleri (Abertillery)
Blaenau-Gwent
Blaina
Brynithel
Coalbrookvale
Coedcae
Cwm
Cwm-celyn
Cwmtillery
East Bank
Forge Side
Garn-yr-erw
Glandwr
Llan-dafal
Llanhilleth
Nantyglo
Penrhiwgarreg
Pentrapeod
Pen-twyn
Pen-y-Bont
Six Bells
St Illtyd
West Bank
West Side
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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