Oak Cottages is in Cwmtillery, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1JP is located in the Cwmtillery electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oak Cottages, Cwmtillery, Abertillery, NP13 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1JR, NP13 1JN, NP13 1JW, NP13 1JY, NP13 1JL, NP13 1JS, NP13 1JJ, NP13 1JZ, NP13 1JU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 1JP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 52.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 46% | 47.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 34.6% | 35.5% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 44.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 10.7% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 43.9% | 45.9% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 27.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 15.4% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 10% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 26% | -5.6% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.7% | 9.8% | -10.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.3% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 13.5% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 27% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.6% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.9% | 96.1% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 24.8% | 13.5% | 11.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62% | 37.2% | 24.8% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Cottages was 61.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Cottages has the 24th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 88th highest crime rate of 230 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Oak Cottages, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-11-08 | £114,342 |
| 2 Oak Cottages, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2023-06-14 | £65,425 |
| 2 Oak Cottages, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £46,000 | 2011-05-06 | £82,591 |
| 1 Oak Cottages, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2011-04-26 | £99,264 |
| 1 Oak Cottages, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2008-10-03 | £73,120 |
NP13 1JP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaentillery Primary School Bridge Terrace , Cwmtillery NP13 1LD | - not rated | 296 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abertillery Comprehensive School Alma Street , Abertillery NP13 1YL | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abertillery Primary School Newall Street , Abertillery NP13 1EH | - not rated | 1,123 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Roseheyworth Millennium School Roseheyworth Road , Abertillery NP13 1SR | - not rated | 1,378 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Queen Street Primary School Queen Street , Abertillery NP13 1AP | - not rated | 1,916 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffi Tyleri | Jim Owen Pavilion | 356 yd | |
| Abertillery Sports Centre | Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma Street | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Bridgend Inn | Newbridge End Inn, Penybont Road | 540 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.