Heol Gerrig is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1BJ 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 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, NP13 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1BG, NP13 1BH, NP13 1BT, NP13 1BL, NP13 1BD, NP13 1BN, NP13 1BU, NP13 1BE, NP13 1BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP13 1BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.5% | 49% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 30.1% | 30.6% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 47.6% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.7% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 7.7% | 1.8% | 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 | 50% | 48.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 25% | 28.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.7% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 7% | 3.1% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.7% | 25.5% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 10.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 17.1% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 29.5% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 98.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.1% | 97.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 97.9% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.8% | 37.2% | 22.6% |
| Christian | 35% | 46.2% | -11.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heol Gerrig was 93.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Heol Gerrig has the 24th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 109th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 81.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2024-11-29 | £222,134 |
| 55 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-11-23 | £340,292 |
| 27 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2021-11-02 | £213,545 |
| 3 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-04-19 | £130,133 |
| 15 Heol Gerrig, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2021-01-18 | £160,817 |
NP13 1BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 3,993 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 4,385 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 4,629 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,858 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 | 446 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 511 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 547 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 550 yd | |
| Six Bells Bowls Club | Llwynon Road | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club | 109 Somerset Street | 348 yd | |
| The Corner Club | The Corner Club, Somerset Street | 419 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, Market Street | 446 yd | |
| The Pontlottyn | 14 Somerset Street | 461 yd | |
| The Somerset Hotel | 21 Somerset Street | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 37 Somerset Street | 419 yd | |
| Giants Burger Bar | 16-17 Market Street | 443 yd | |
| Ho Ho Take Away | 9 Somerset Street | 461 yd | |
| Abertillery Kebab House | 7 Somerset Street | 461 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 19 Church Street | 498 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 407 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 691 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 | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 66.15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 66.15 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 17.24 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.