Princess Street is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1AS 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 Princess Street, Abertillery, NP13 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1AR, NP13 1BB, NP13 1AP, NP13 1BE, NP13 1BD, NP13 1AN, NP13 1DR, NP13 1BN, NP13 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP13 1AS has a slightly higher male population, with 53% of residents 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 | 50.2% | 47% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 53% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 | 32.9% | 39.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.6% | 40.4% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 17.1% | 13.8% | -3.3% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 3.8% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 44.1% | 37% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 37.4% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
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 | 29.9% | 27.2% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 14% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 17.3% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.8% | 15.2% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -18.6% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.1% | -3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.5% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
In this area, 94.3% 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 | 98.6% | 94.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 94.3% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.4% | 37.2% | 21.2% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princess Street was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.8% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princess Street has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 107th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Princess Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £58,937 | 2025-08-08 | £58,489 |
| 29 Princess Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £114,995 | 2025-03-14 | £118,866 |
| 95 Princess Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-12-02 | £126,418 |
| 59 Princess Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-02-05 | £112,017 |
| 77 Princess Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2024-01-24 | £73,491 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 3,820 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 | 4,632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,898 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,928 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 | 289 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 348 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 467 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 474 yd | |
| Six Bells Bowls Club | Llwynon Road | 778 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club | 109 Somerset Street | 108 yd | |
| The Corner Club | The Corner Club, Somerset Street | 211 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, Market Street | 289 yd | |
| The Pontlottyn | 14 Somerset Street | 297 yd | |
| The Somerset Hotel | 21 Somerset Street | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 37 Somerset Street | 211 yd | |
| Giants Burger Bar | 16-17 Market Street | 286 yd | |
| Ho Ho Take Away | 9 Somerset Street | 297 yd | |
| Abertillery Kebab House | 7 Somerset Street | 297 yd | |
| Sajna Spice | 4 Carmel Street | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 287 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 480 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.