Alexandra Road is in Six Bells, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2LH 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 Alexandra Road, Six Bells, Abertillery, NP13 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 2PG, NP13 2PX, NP13 2NF, NP13 2NG, NP13 2LQ, NP13 2PQ, NP13 2PF, NP13 2PD, NP13 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 2LH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.8% | 3.0% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.2% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 2LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 39.4% | 45.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 30.7% | -7.5% | 44.2% | -13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.1% | 36% | -3.1% | 48.4% | -12.4% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 35.2% | 7.1% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 19% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 6.3% |
| Bad health | 12.7% | 8.1% | -4.6% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.8% | 23.6% | -16.2% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 11.6% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 12% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.7% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 29.2% | 19.2% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.3% | 96.8% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 96.7% | 97.2% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 97.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.5% | 76.7% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.7% | 13.5% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 68.7% | 37.2% | 31.5% |
| Christian | 24.5% | 46.2% | -21.7% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Road was 55.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 58th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 101 Alexandra Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £117,995 | 2023-09-15 | £132,175 |
| 136 Alexandra Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-10-07 | £170,623 |
| 97 Alexandra Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2022-07-06 | £87,731 |
| 116 Alexandra Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-03-28 | £261,262 |
| 118 Alexandra Road, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-12-16 | £254,258 |
NP13 2LH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 3,452 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 4,636 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 4,782 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 5,045 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 5,140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Bells Bowls Club | Llwynon Road | 388 yd | |
| Abertillery & District Museum | Market Street | 723 yd | |
| Bear Grills | 2 Commercial Street Arcade | 770 yd | |
| Fradd's Kitchen Ltd | 28 Church Street | 918 yd | |
| Sandra's Coffee Shop | 35 Church Street | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ex Home Guard Officers Club | 109 Somerset Street | 399 yd | |
| Abertillery Bluebirds AFC Clubhouse | Cwmnantygroes | 555 yd | |
| The Corner Club | The Corner Club, Somerset Street | 618 yd | |
| The Bear | 3 Commercial Street | 707 yd | |
| Commercial Hotel | Commercial Hotel, Market Street | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Best Kebab House | 8 Alexandra Road | 355 yd | |
| Wok Express | 37 Somerset Street | 618 yd | |
| Sajna Spice | 4 Carmel Street | 708 yd | |
| Giants Burger Bar | 16-17 Market Street | 720 yd | |
| Ho Ho Take Away | 9 Somerset Street | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 31 High Street | 737 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, Castle Street | 820 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.