Old Barn Way, Abertillery, NP13 1BU

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Old Barn Way is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1BU 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 Old Barn Way, Abertillery, NP13 1BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1BE, NP13 1AT, NP13 1BD, NP13 1BB, NP13 1BT, NP13 1BA, NP13 1BG, NP13 1AS, NP13 1BJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 1BU 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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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 1BU 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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Old Barn Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Barn Way 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.

Old Barn Way 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%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP13 1BU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Old Barn Way are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaenau Gwent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Old Barn Way, Abertillery, NP13 1BU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP13 1BU

Average Price
£234,061

Semi-Detached
£234,061

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Old Barn Way

Average Price
£242,585

Semi-Detached
£242,585

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Old Barn WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Tynewydd Old Barn Way, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£135,000	2017-03-03	£242,585

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Employment

NP13 1BU 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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN	- not rated	3,818 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT	- not rated	4,497 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD	- not rated	4,627 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ	- not rated	4,928 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT	- not rated	4,991 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Abertillery & District Museum	Market Street	443 yd
Bear Grills	2 Commercial Street Arcade	505 yd
Fradd's Kitchen Ltd	28 Church Street	600 yd
Sandra's Coffee Shop	35 Church Street	606 yd
Six Bells Bowls Club	Llwynon Road	647 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ex Home Guard Officers Club	109 Somerset Street	218 yd
The Corner Club	The Corner Club, Somerset Street	375 yd
Commercial Hotel	Commercial Hotel, Market Street	443 yd
The Pontlottyn	14 Somerset Street	453 yd
The Somerset Hotel	21 Somerset Street	453 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wok Express	37 Somerset Street	375 yd
Giants Burger Bar	16-17 Market Street	440 yd
Ho Ho Take Away	9 Somerset Street	453 yd
Abertillery Kebab House	7 Somerset Street	453 yd
Sajna Spice	4 Carmel Street	476 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iceland	31 High Street		429 yd
Tesco	Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street		644 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP13 1BU postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.