Railway Street is in Llanhilleth, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2JB 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 Railway Street, Llanhilleth, Abertillery, NP13 2JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 2JD, NP13 2JH, NP13 2JJ, NP13 2JA, NP13 2RH, NP13 2RG, NP13 2RQ, NP13 2JE, NP13 2JF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 2JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around NP13 2JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.7% | 49.5% | 9.8% | 37.9% | 11.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.6% | 26.1% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -18.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 12.8% | -3.8% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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 (63.5%) 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 | 38.9% | 32.2% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.3% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 21.5% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 13.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 9.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 2JB this area, 37.4% 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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.1% | 37.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 19.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 12.3% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 18.7% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 4.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.2% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -5.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.9% | 12.8% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 94.5% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 93.1% 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 | 94% | 93.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.7% | 93.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 33.5% | 13.5% | 20.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 32.2% | 46.2% | -14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 138.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.3% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Railway Street has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 78th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 120.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Railway Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-03-05 | £93,608 |
| 38 Railway Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2023-12-15 | £78,875 |
| 58 Railway Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2023-07-30 | £44,378 |
| 66 Railway Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2023-05-23 | £73,442 |
| 68 Railway Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-11-17 | £123,507 |
| Full-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 757 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 2,248 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 3,519 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ | - not rated | 3,647 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbeeg Snack Bar | Commercial Road | 90 yd | |
| Llanhilleth Miners Institute | Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street | 137 yd | |
| The Eden Centre | Unit 7 Glandwr Industrial Estate | 666 yd | |
| Goose's Grill | Unit 1, Riverside Works, Glandwr Industrial Estate | 766 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanhilleth Conservative & Unionist Club | Conservative And Unionist Club, Commercial Road | 91 yd | |
| Llanhilleth Rugby Football Club | Llanhilleth Industrial Estate | 575 yd | |
| Llanhilleth & District Bowls Club Ltd | Llanhilleth | 599 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | Mount Pleasant Inn, Mount Pleasant Estate | 608 yd | |
| Trinant Sports & Social Club | Conway Road | 800 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Go Go Wok | 1 Railway Street | 21 yd | |
| Rose Fish Bar | 14 Commercial Road | 105 yd | |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 High Street | 277 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 8 Commercial Road | 494 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 | 58.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.