Somerset Street is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1DL 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 Somerset Street, Abertillery, NP13 1DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1XX, NP13 1DU, NP13 1AJ, NP13 1DF, NP13 1DN, NP13 1AD, NP13 1AL, NP13 2LE, NP13 1DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 1DL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP13 1DL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.3% | 50.5% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 23.2% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -21.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 5.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 37.8% | 38% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 33.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 22.1% | 17.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 10.1% | 9.4% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 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 1DL this area, 29.4% 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 16%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 29.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 19.1% | 0.9% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.3% | 14.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 11.9% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 16% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -17.8% |
| Other | 9.6% | 4.1% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.9% | 95.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 83.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.8% | 83.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 0.7% |
| European Union | 6% | 10.2% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 84.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 1.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.4% | 37.2% | 19.2% |
| Christian | 33.1% | 46.2% | -13.1% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Street was 596.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 281.2% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 5th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 286.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2023-01-03 | £53,680 |
| 53B Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2022-11-24 | £89,727 |
| 53B Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2020-12-04 | £71,905 |
| 40 - 42 Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2020-07-13 | £79,135 |
| 46 - 50 Somerset Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2020-01-12 | £118,345 |
NP13 1DL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 3,846 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 4,237 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,783 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 4,816 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 | 115 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 146 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 322 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 331 yd | |
| Abertillery Sports Centre | Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma Street | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Club | The Corner Club, Somerset Street | 19 yd | |
| The Bear | 3 Commercial Street | 82 yd | |
| The Garw | The Garw, 5 Carmel Street | 104 yd | |
| The Pontlottyn | 14 Somerset Street | 108 yd | |
| The Somerset Hotel | 21 Somerset Street | 108 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok Express | 37 Somerset Street | 19 yd | |
| Sajna Spice | 4 Carmel Street | 88 yd | |
| Ho Ho Take Away | 9 Somerset Street | 108 yd | |
| Abertillery Kebab House | 7 Somerset Street | 108 yd | |
| Giants Burger Bar | 16-17 Market Street | 113 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 164 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 256 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 | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.