Hillside Briery Hill, Blaenau Gwent
11 addresses across 3 postcodes (NP23), about 280 m long. USRN 3101164.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £165,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blaenau Gwent costs £2,531 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 500 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 440 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 324 to 335 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Pen-Y-Cae Surgery, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 180 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £165,000 | £165,000 | £165,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £179,000 | £179,000 | £179,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £79,000 | £79,000 | £79,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2008 | MAES Y COED NP23 6PW | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2006 | DALMENY HOUSE NP23 6PW | Detached | £179,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2004 | MAES Y COED NP23 6PW | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 19 Mar 1999 | TY COED NP23 6PW | Detached | £79,000 |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 128 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: before 1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Council tax
What each band costs in Blaenau Gwent in 2026-27: Band D £2,531 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,688 | £1,969 | £2,250 | £2,531 | £3,094 | £3,656 | £4,219 | £5,063 | £5,906 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (66% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 67 address points in this street's postcodes, 23 at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 23 at high risk, 3 at medium risk and 6 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| NP23 5YA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| NP23 6PW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| NP23 6PP | not in 2 or 3 | 22 / 3 / 6 |
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 324 m and 335 m above sea level (329 m on average); the ground rises about 11 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP23 5YA | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| NP23 6PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP23 6PW | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ebbw Vale Town 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Ebbw Vale Parkway 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Pontlottyn 32,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.7 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 20 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 46 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ebbw Vale Institute Briery Hill | 50 m |
| Bus or coach station | Tredegar Bus Station Stand 1 | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) |
| Car parks | 50 Harcourt Street Parking | 950 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Briery Hill Car Park | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 43 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pen-Y-Cae Surgery | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Smart Smiles Ebbw Vale | 380 m |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Ebbw Vale Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,070 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 2.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,690 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 5.4 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,920 m² | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is British Steel Tinplate Works General Office, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| British Steel Tinplate Works General Office | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Furnace Bank | Listed building, Grade II* | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Y Domen Fawr round cairn | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Bedwellty Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) west |
| Blaenavon Industrial Landscape | World Heritage Site | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Y Domen Fawr | Hill | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Sirhowy Valley | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Coed y Rhyd | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Mynydd Carn-y-cefn | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Coed y Garn | Wood | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Carno Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blaenau Gwent: see them on the Blaenau Gwent page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Fawr Learning Community English medium | All-through | 3–16 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Willowtown Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 920 m (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Stores NP23 6BE | Retailers - other | 30 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Valley Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway NP23 6BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 60 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Cafe @ evi NP23 6BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Pizza Addict NP23 6BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Sun Do Chinese Take Away NP23 6BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Ebbw Vale Mini Market NP23 6BE | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2024 |
| The Book Bocs NP23 6BE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Kung Fu NP23 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 120 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Shane's Fish Bar (Ebbw Vale) NP23 6BG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Ella's Cakes and Bakes NP23 6BD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Premier Cash & Carry Ltd NP23 6UJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Frenchies NP23 6BB | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Food Point NP23 6HN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Unknown | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Iceland NP23 6AY | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| McDonald's NP23 6AY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 |
| Public order | 15 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Shoplifting | 10 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Alexandra Street (46); On or near Holland Street (28); On or near Parking Area (19); On or near Saron Place (18); On or near Church Street (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 28% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 7% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 74% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 64% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Church Street · Mount Street · Woodville Place · Alexandra Street · Armoury Terrace · Prospect Terrace · Eureka Place · Institution Terrace · Saron Place · Drysiog Street · Woodside Crescent · Holland Street
All the streets in NP23 and across Blaenau Gwent.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.