High Street is in Llanhilleth, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 2RA 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 High Street, Llanhilleth, Abertillery, NP13 2RA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 2RE, NP13 2RS, NP13 2RF, NP13 2RN, NP13 2RG, NP13 2RY, NP13 2RB, NP13 2RQ, NP13 2RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 2RA is primarily male, with 53.5% of the population 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 | 45.4% | 46.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 54.6% | 53.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 2RA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.7% 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 | 39.2% | 46.7% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 28.3% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -15.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.7% | -3.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 37.5% | 40.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 20.1% | 3.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% |
| Bad health | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Very bad health | 5.1% | 2.3% | -2.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 2RA this area, 28.4% 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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.6% | 28.4% | -11.2% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 12% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 14.8% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 3.8% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 17.5% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 22.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.1% | 97.2% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
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 | 97.5% | 95.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 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% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 32.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 31.8% | 46.2% | -14.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 192.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Abertillery and Six Bells average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 12th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Abertillery and Six Bells and the 45th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-02-28 | £318,411 |
| 1A High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £24,500 | 2003-06-23 | £95,550 |
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinant Primary School Conway Road , Pentwyn NP11 3JN | - not rated | 1,037 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Sofrydd C.P. School Sofrydd Road , Crumlin NP11 5DW | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crumlin High Level Primary School Commercial Road , Crumlin NP11 4PX | - not rated | 2,969 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pantside Primary School Old Pant Road , Pantside NP11 5DE | - not rated | 3,546 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tynewydd Primary School Greenfield , NP11 4QZ | - not rated | 3,721 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanhilleth Miners Institute | Llanhilleth Miners Institute, Meadow Street | 170 yd | |
| Aberbeeg Snack Bar | Commercial Road | 279 yd | |
| The Eden Centre | Unit 7 Glandwr Industrial Estate | 905 yd | |
| Goose's Grill | Unit 1, Riverside Works, Glandwr Industrial Estate | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llanhilleth Conservative & Unionist Club | Conservative And Unionist Club, Commercial Road | 234 yd | |
| Llanhilleth Rugby Football Club | Llanhilleth Industrial Estate | 427 yd | |
| Llanhilleth & District Bowls Club Ltd | Llanhilleth | 433 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Inn | Mount Pleasant Inn, Mount Pleasant Estate | 640 yd | |
| Trinant Sports & Social Club | Conway Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4 High Street | 6 yd | |
| Rose Fish Bar | 14 Commercial Road | 244 yd | |
| Go Go Wok | 1 Railway Street | 271 yd | |
| Pizza Time | 8 Commercial Road | 721 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.