Alexandra Street is in Blaina, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 3HF 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 Alexandra Street, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 3HZ, NP13 3DN, NP13 3EG, NP13 3HN, NP13 3HS, NP13 3DW, NP13 3HT, NP13 3HE, NP13 3HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP13 3HF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents 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 | 50.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.2% | 51.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
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 | 30.8% | 32.4% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 48% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 8.4% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 47.6% | 43.9% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 36.1% | 4.9% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15.4% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 20.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 10.2% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 18.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 28.7% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 7.6% | 3.9% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 99.3% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 98.7% 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 | 96.2% | 98.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 98.7% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alexandra Street was 55.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.9% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Alexandra Street has the 7th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 61st lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Alexandra Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-05-03 | £210,964 |
| 72 Alexandra Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-12-01 | £131,459 |
| 64 Alexandra Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-06 | £150,062 |
| 48 Alexandra Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-02-19 | £204,381 |
| 48 Alexandra Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2021-02-19 | £222,685 |
NP13 3HF 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 719 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 1,032 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 2,989 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 3,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Lazeez | 94 High Street | 510 yd | |
| M & H Desserts | 70 High Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens Hotel | Queens Hotel, Abertillery Road | 243 yd | |
| Blaina Cons. Public House | 100a-101a High Street | 557 yd | |
| The White Lion Inn | White Lion Inn, Queen Street | 628 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Valley Indian Takeaway Ltd | 80 High Street | 429 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 78 High Street | 429 yd | |
| Peking Town | 86 High Street | 429 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Ltd | 99 High Street | 567 yd | |
| The Asha Tandoori Balti | 60 High Street | 658 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 53 High Street | 739 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 | 64.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.