High Street, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 3AF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.6%	52.9%	5.3%	51.0%	1.9%
Male	52.4%	47.1%	-5.3%	49.0%	-1.9%

Partnership Status

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	38.3%	32.6%	-5.7%	37.9%	-5.3%
Married: Opposite sex	17.3%	26.4%	9.1%	44.2%	-17.8%
Married: Same sex	3%	0%	-3.0%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3%	3.1%	0.1%	2.2%	0.9%
Divorced	21.1%	22.5%	1.4%	9.1%	13.4%
Widowed	17.3%	15.5%	-1.8%	6.1%	9.4%

Health

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 (46.7%) 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	23.8%	20.1%	-3.7%	48.4%	-28.3%
Good health	25.2%	26.6%	1.4%	33.6%	-7.0%
Fair health	28.6%	26.6%	-2.0%	12.7%	13.9%
Bad health	15.6%	20.9%	5.3%	4.0%	16.9%
Very bad health	6.8%	5.8%	-1.0%	1.2%	4.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 3AF this area, 49.6% 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 12.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	55.6%	49.6%	-6.0%	18.2%	31.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18%	10.1%	-7.9%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	8.3%	8.5%	0.2%	13.4%	-4.9%
Apprenticeship	0.8%	7%	6.2%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.3%	12.4%	7.1%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	10.5%	12.4%	1.9%	33.8%	-21.4%
Other	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.5% 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	0%	5.8%	5.8%	0.7%	5.1%
Indian	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	93.9%	93.5%	-0.4%	81.4%	12.1%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	2%	0%	-2.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.8% 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	94.6%	92.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.6%
European Union	0%	2.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.6%	92.8%	-1.8%	83.2%	9.6%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0.7%	2.2%	1.5%	2.9%	-0.7%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	4.1%	0%	-4.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	51.8%	76.7%	-24.9%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Other EU countries	2.1%	1.5%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	2.1%	0.3%	1.8%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	42.6%	13.5%	29.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	51.4%	37.2%	14.2%
Christian	42%	46.2%	-4.2%
Muslim	2.9%	6.5%	-3.6%
Not answered	3.6%	6.0%	-2.4%

Safety

Is High Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 441.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 289.3% higher than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

High Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 8th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 48.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP13 3AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Street are based on 243 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaenau Gwent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Street, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP13 3AF

Average Price
£81,652

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£82,430

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£71,531

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Street

Average Price
£116,158

Semi-Detached
£118,579

Terraced
£111,572

Detached
£299,068

Flats/Maisonettes
£52,984

Other
£92,782

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
122 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building	£82,000	2025-03-21	£84,760
107 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2024-09-13	£105,561
126 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building	£65,000	2022-12-08	£67,996
130 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building	£55,000	2021-06-17	£70,889
129 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building	£51,000	2020-12-22	£70,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP13 3AF

Employment

NP13 3AF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP13 3AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	50
Long-Term Sick or disabled	29
Full-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	8
Other	7
Part-Time Employee	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	4
Unemployed	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Education	4
Construction	3
Other	2
Manufacturing	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG	- not rated	552 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT	- not rated	934 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH	- not rated	1,138 yd	Welsh establishment	No	Mixed	More About School
Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN	- not rated	2,814 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR	- not rated	3,420 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
M & H Desserts	70 High Street	220 yd
Café Lazeez	94 High Street	227 yd
Fire Station Cafe	Old Fire Station, High Street	569 yd
Nan’s Café	Unit 23, Blaina Enterprise Centre, Rising Sun Industrial Estate	709 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The White Lion Inn	White Lion Inn, Queen Street	151 yd
Blaina Cons. Public House	100a-101a High Street	180 yd
Yew Tree Inn	Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace	297 yd
The Queens Hotel	Queens Hotel, Abertillery Road	933 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Asha Tandoori Balti	60 High Street	76 yd
Tasty Bites Ltd	99 High Street	170 yd
Spice Valley Indian Takeaway Ltd	80 High Street	307 yd
Yummies Kebab	78 High Street	307 yd
Peking Town	86 High Street	307 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Group	53 High Street		34 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP13 3AF postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	96.4%
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%

Speed Aviability

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	3.6%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44 Mbit/s
Average download speed	52.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.