Oak Street is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 1TE 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 Oak Street, Abertillery, NP13 1TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1TH, NP13 1UH, NP13 1ND, NP13 1NQ, NP13 1UE, NP13 1TA, NP13 1NB, NP13 1NY, NP13 1NA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 1TE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 51.9% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 45.2% | 48.1% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 32.3% | 32.3% | 0.0% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.1% | 35.4% | 6.3% | 44.2% | -8.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 16.9% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 7.8% |
| Widowed | 23.8% | 12.8% | -11.0% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (55.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27% | 31.2% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -17.2% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 23.9% | -6.6% | 33.6% | -9.7% |
| Fair health | 22% | 31.6% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Bad health | 17.8% | 9% | -8.8% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 1TE this area, 42% 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 14%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.1% | 42% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 23.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 10% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 14% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -19.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.7% | 98.7% | 1.0% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.5% | 93.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 93.2% | -5.3% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 38% | 13.5% | 24.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oak Street was 827.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 429.2% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oak Street has the highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 3rd highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 309.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oak Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2024-09-30 | £134,590 |
| Abertillery Rugby Football Club, 1 Oak Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2023-01-18 | £131,760 |
| 26A Oak Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2022-03-15 | £73,521 |
| Station House Oak Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-11-26 | £268,637 |
| 25 Oak Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-06-15 | £122,437 |
NP13 1TE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP13 1TE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 78 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Construction | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 3,866 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 4,063 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,442 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 5,038 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 264 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 265 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 270 yd | |
| Abertillery & District Museum | Market Street | 327 yd | |
| Abertillery Sports Centre | Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Street Social Club & Institute | Oak Street Social Club, Oak Street | 1 yd | |
| VAMOS by the River | 2 Bridge Street | 133 yd | |
| The Dolls House | The Dolls House, Alma Street | 206 yd | |
| The Rolling Mill | 16 Church Street | 271 yd | |
| The Garw | The Garw, 5 Carmel Street | 292 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Joy Pizza Ltd | 55 Alma Street | 206 yd | |
| Anatolia | 9-15 Church Street | 264 yd | |
| Church Street Fish Bar | 22 Church Street | 265 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 19 Church Street | 271 yd | |
| Noble Balti House Ltd | 1 Foundry Bridge | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 239 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 357 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.