Old Blaina Road is in Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2EB 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 Blaina Road, Abertillery, NP13 2EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 1TY, NP13 1TZ, NP13 1TU, NP13 2ED, NP13 1TS, NP13 1TN, NP13 1TL, NP13 1UA, NP13 1TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 2EB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.2% | 40.7% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.4% | 41.2% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.1% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 44.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 33.1% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 14.8% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 23.7% | -1.6% | 18.2% | 5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 14.1% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 15.4% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 17% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 22.8% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 8.8% | 4.6% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.4% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.4% 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 | 98.1% | 95.4% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 27.7% | 13.5% | 14.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Blaina Road was 74.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Old Blaina Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 87th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeysuckle Old Blaina Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-05-31 | £278,832 |
| Hillside Old Blaina Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-09-01 | £299,157 |
| Roxburgh Old Blaina Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2021-06-29 | £266,865 |
| Oaklands Old Blaina Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-09-29 | £317,143 |
| Roxburgh Old Blaina Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-05-28 | £258,595 |
NP13 2EB 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 3,349 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,157 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,201 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 4,204 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 Sports Centre | Abertillery Sports Centre, Alma Street | 745 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 758 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 759 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 778 yd | |
| Abertillery & District Museum | Market Street | 842 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Glyn | The Glyn, 10 Ty Bryn Road | 450 yd | |
| VAMOS by the River | 2 Bridge Street | 510 yd | |
| Oak Street Social Club & Institute | Oak Street Social Club, Oak Street | 517 yd | |
| The Crown | The Crown, Victoria Street | 565 yd | |
| The Dolls House | The Dolls House, Alma Street | 649 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| N Joy Pizza Ltd | 55 Alma Street | 649 yd | |
| Church Street Fish Bar | 22 Church Street | 758 yd | |
| Noble Balti House Ltd | 1 Foundry Bridge | 768 yd | |
| Anatolia | 9-15 Church Street | 780 yd | |
| Oriental Kitchen | 19 Church Street | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 665 yd | |
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 875 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 | 81.8% |
| 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 | 18.2% |
| Median download speed | 35.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.3 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.