Queen Street is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1AP is located in the Abertillery and Six Bells electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queen Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1DR, NP13 1AR, NP13 1AS, NP13 1BB, NP13 1BE, NP13 1AN, NP13 1DP, NP13 1DS, NP13 2LF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 1AP is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 46.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 53% | 53.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.1% | 40.2% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 43.1% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 4.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.4% | 36.2% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -12.2% |
| Good health | 35% | 39.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 18.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 5.2% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.7% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NP13 1AP this area, 28.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.9% | 28.8% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 14.4% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.3% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 15.2% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 96.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.9% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.3% | 76.7% | -5.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.2% | 37.2% | 26.0% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queen Street was 57.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queen Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 63rd lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Street Junior School Queen Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £303,500 | 2023-01-20 | £296,216 |
| 51 Queen Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2021-11-12 | £156,175 |
| 45 Queen Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-07-30 | £109,691 |
| 50 Queen Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2021-07-09 | £70,977 |
| 93 Queen Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-01-13 | £90,239 |
NP13 1AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 3,758 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 4,672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,947 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,974 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abertillery & District Museum | Market Street | 315 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 368 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 506 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 514 yd | |
| Six Bells Bowls Club | Llwynon Road | 752 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club | 109 Somerset Street | 47 yd | |
| The Corner Club | The Corner Club, Somerset Street | 220 yd | |
| The Bear | 3 Commercial Street | 311 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, Market Street | 315 yd | |
| The Pontlottyn | 14 Somerset Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 37 Somerset Street | 220 yd | |
| Giants Burger Bar | 16-17 Market Street | 312 yd | |
| Ho Ho Take Away | 9 Somerset Street | 319 yd | |
| Abertillery Kebab House | 7 Somerset Street | 319 yd | |
| Sajna Spice | 4 Carmel Street | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 324 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 473 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.