Lower Ten is in Blaina, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 3BE 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 Lower Ten, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 3LT, NP13 3LG, NP13 3LY, NP13 3LQ, NP13 3LJ, NP13 3LN, NP13 3AZ, NP13 3LZ, NP13 3LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 3BE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28% | 30.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 48.7% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 7% | 7.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 9.3% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 45.3% | 45.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 22.1% | 29.4% | 7.3% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 19.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | 6.7% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 4.2% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 3BE this area, 32.6% 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 15%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43.9% | 32.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 10.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 17.2% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 13.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.4% | 15% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -18.8% |
| Other | 4.7% | 4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 96.5% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 99.6% | 99.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.2% | 99.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.4% | 37.2% | 29.2% |
| Christian | 28.4% | 46.2% | -17.8% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Ten was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Blaina average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lower Ten, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-11-13 | £125,586 |
| 2 Lower Ten, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £71,053 | 2008-11-06 | £126,586 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 524 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 717 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 885 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 3,150 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 3,186 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 | 479 yd | |
| M & H Desserts | 70 High Street | 670 yd | |
| Café Lazeez | 94 High Street | 691 yd | |
| Nan’s Café | Unit 23, Blaina Enterprise Centre, Rising Sun Industrial Estate | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Inn | White Lion Inn, Queen Street | 520 yd | |
| Blaina Cons. Public House | 100a-101a High Street | 655 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asha Tandoori Balti | 60 High Street | 553 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Ltd | 99 High Street | 647 yd | |
| Spice Valley Indian Takeaway Ltd | 80 High Street | 751 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 78 High Street | 751 yd | |
| Peking Town | 86 High Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 53 High Street | 484 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.