Commercial Road is in Llanhilleth, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2HT 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 Commercial Road, Llanhilleth, Abertillery, NP13 2HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 2JE, NP13 2JF, NP13 2HP, NP13 2JG, NP13 2JQ, NP13 2HA, NP13 2HL, NP13 2HS, NP13 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP13 2HT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51.2% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.1% | 38.3% | 7.2% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 43.2% | -11.0% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.5%) 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 | 35.8% | 37.4% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 32.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 21% | 18.1% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 6.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 6.2% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.1% | 24.8% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 16% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.4% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| No passport held | 25.9% | 13.5% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 40.3% | 46.2% | -5.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 236.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Commercial Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 30th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 361.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Commercial Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2023-03-16 | £54,717 |
| 53 Commercial Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2022-02-02 | £82,177 |
| 54 Commercial Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2021-12-17 | £82,292 |
| 49 Commercial Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2019-05-24 | £93,913 |
| The Walpole Commercial Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £45,000 | 2019-05-17 | £62,833 |
NP13 2HT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 634 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 2,491 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 3,712 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhiw Syr Dafyedd Primary Oakdale , NP12 0NA | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbeeg Snack Bar | Commercial Road | 240 yd | |
| The Eden Centre | Unit 7 Glandwr Industrial Estate | 391 yd | |
| Llanhilleth Miners Institute | Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street | 411 yd | |
| Goose's Grill | Unit 1, Riverside Works, Glandwr Industrial Estate | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanhilleth Conservative & Unionist Club | Conservative And Unionist Club, Commercial Road | 286 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | Mount Pleasant Inn, Mount Pleasant Estate | 485 yd | |
| Trinant Sports & Social Club | Conway Road | 693 yd | |
| Pentwyn Inn | Pentwyn Inn, Pentwyn Terrace | 853 yd | |
| Llanhilleth Rugby Football Club | Llanhilleth Industrial Estate | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Time | 8 Commercial Road | 215 yd | |
| Rose Fish Bar | 14 Commercial Road | 274 yd | |
| Go Go Wok | 1 Railway Street | 276 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 High Street | 514 yd | |
| NORA FISH BAR | Unit B, 56 Pentwyn Terrace | 970 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 | 80.6% |
| 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 | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.