Tanglewood Drive is in Blaina, Abertillery and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP13 3JB 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 Tanglewood Drive, Blaina, Abertillery, NP13 3JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP13 3JT, NP13 3JS, NP13 3JA, NP13 3JX, NP13 3JL, NP13 3NE, NP13 3NF, NP13 3NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP13 3JB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.3% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 48.9% | 48.7% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP13 3JB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 32.3% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.2% | 53.3% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 9.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.3% | 52.5% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 4.1% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 33.8% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 21.9% | 13.2% | -8.7% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 8.4% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 16.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 20% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 33.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.8% | 99% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 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 | 87.2% | 76.7% | 10.5% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61% | 37.2% | 23.8% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tanglewood Drive was 108.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.1% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tanglewood Drive has the 14th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 111th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 2.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Tanglewood Drive, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2025-05-15 | £371,871 |
| 21 Tanglewood Drive, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-07-01 | £342,434 |
| 2 Tanglewood Drive, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-10-18 | £371,983 |
| Cwm Farm House Tanglewood Drive, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-06 | £245,903 |
| 19 Tanglewood Drive, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-02-26 | £287,778 |
NP13 3JB 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 | 217 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Construction | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 281 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 3,668 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M & H Desserts | 70 High Street | 791 yd | |
| Café Lazeez | 94 High Street | 818 yd | |
| Fire Station Cafe | Old Fire Station, High Street | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Inn | White Lion Inn, Queen Street | 684 yd | |
| Blaina Cons. Public House | 100a-101a High Street | 814 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | Yew Tree Inn, Railway Terrace | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Asha Tandoori Balti | 60 High Street | 777 yd | |
| Tasty Bites Ltd | 99 High Street | 814 yd | |
| Spice Valley Indian Takeaway Ltd | 80 High Street | 824 yd | |
| Yummies Kebab | 78 High Street | 824 yd | |
| Peking Town | 86 High Street | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group | 53 High Street | 768 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 54.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.