High Street is in Blaina, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 3AQ is located in the Blaina 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, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 3AA, NP13 3AU, NP13 3AN, NP13 3NH, NP13 3AZ, NP13 3NJ, NP13 3DB, NP13 3NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP13 3AQ is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 44.1% | 45.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 55.9% | 54.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.8% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.8% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 (67.5%) 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 | 37.5% | 35% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 32.5% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 19.6% | 18.4% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around NP13 3AQ this area, 34.5% 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 15.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.1% | 34.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 16.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 18.2% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 15.2% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 15.9% | 0.5% | 33.8% | -17.9% |
| Other | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 99.4% | 97.2% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.3% | 37.2% | 15.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 117.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 100th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.7%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2023-10-26 | £92,775 |
| 28 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-03-17 | £107,454 |
| 133 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-02-01 | £143,062 |
| 137 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2021-01-21 | £118,005 |
| 36 High Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-01-31 | £241,514 |
| Full-Time Employee | 74 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 766 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 789 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 3,067 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Station Cafe | Old Fire Station, High Street | 218 yd | |
| Nan’s Café | Unit 23, Blaina Enterprise Centre, Rising Sun Industrial Estate | 388 yd | |
| M & H Desserts | 70 High Street | 573 yd | |
| Café Lazeez | 94 High Street | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Inn | White Lion Inn, Queen Street | 477 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace | 500 yd | |
| Blaina Cons. Public House | 100a-101a High Street | 531 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asha Tandoori Balti | 60 High Street | 428 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Ltd | 99 High Street | 521 yd | |
| Spice Valley Indian Takeaway Ltd | 80 High Street | 659 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 78 High Street | 659 yd | |
| Peking Town | 86 High Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 53 High Street | 350 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 | 40.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.