Cwm Road is in Aberbeeg, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2BG is located in the Llanhilleth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cwm Road, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP13 2BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.9% | 50% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 37.3% | 38.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.7% | 15.3% | -0.4% | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 33.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -15.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 41.7% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 18.3% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 8% | 4.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 2BG this area, 29.6% 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 18.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.4% | 29.6% | -12.8% | 18.2% | 11.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 14.8% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 15.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.1% | 13% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 18.1% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -15.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.1% | 98.4% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 97.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.9% | 76.7% | -3.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 63.1% | 37.2% | 25.9% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cwm Road was 230.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cwm Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 31st highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.6%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Coed Cwm Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2008-06-19 | £654,660 |
| Cwm Coed Cwm Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 1998-12-14 | £385,289 |
| Cwm Coed Cwm Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, a newly built property | £11,000 | 1995-10-04 | £55,053 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 1,544 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 3,892 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiw Syr Dafyedd Primary Oakdale , NP12 0NA | - not rated | 4,249 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 4,276 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose's Grill | Unit 1, Riverside Works, Glandwr Industrial Estate | 1,037 yd | |
| The Eden Centre | Unit 7 Glandwr Industrial Estate | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbeeg Rugby Club | Aberbeeg Rfc, Railway Terrace | 489 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.