Colenso Terrace is in Georgetown, Tredegar and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP22 3LW is located in the Georgetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colenso Terrace, Georgetown, Tredegar, NP22 3LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 3LP, NP22 3LJ, NP22 3JN, NP22 3LH, NP22 3JT, NP22 3JW, NP22 3JX, NP22 3JQ, NP22 3LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP22 3LW is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 50% | 46.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50% | 53.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP22 3LW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.1% | 44.9% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 36.7% | -7.0% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 9.7% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 6.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 48.6% | 44.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 27.6% | 32.1% | 4.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.7% | 2.3% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 3.6% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
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 22%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31% | 21.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 6.7% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 20.6% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.1% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 19.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 22% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -11.8% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.4% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.8% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
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 | 96.9% | 97.2% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 97.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.5% | 76.7% | 0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.6% | 37.2% | 19.4% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colenso Terrace was 124.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Georgetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Colenso Terrace has the 11th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Georgetown and the 91st highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Colenso Terrace, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £39,500 | 2019-11-29 | £60,913 |
| 10 Colenso Terrace, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £44,950 | 2017-01-27 | £78,870 |
| 3 Colenso Terrace, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £30,000 | 2015-07-27 | £57,468 |
| 9 Colenso Terrace, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2006-06-26 | £103,383 |
| 9 Colenso Terrace, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £54,000 | 2004-10-27 | £118,189 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 737 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegar Comprehensive School Stable Lane , Tredegar NP22 4BH | - not rated | 768 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deighton Primary School Stockton Way , Tredegar NP22 3ES | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanhowy Primary School Coach Bach , Tredegar NP22 4RW | - not rated | 1,455 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molly's Cafe | Unit 6 Bridge Street Industrial Estate | 232 yd | |
| The Cabin Snack Bar | Cabin Snacks, Shop Row | 299 yd | |
| Cravings Cafe | 5a Morgan Street | 439 yd | |
| Kidz R Us | Kids-R-Us, Park Place | 455 yd | |
| Bedwellty House | Bedwellty House, Morgan Street | 471 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaina Bowls Club Ltd | Shop Row | 300 yd | |
| The Moose Hall | Moose Hall, Lower Coronation Street | 385 yd | |
| Tredegar County Club & Institute | 36 Lower Coronation Street | 422 yd | |
| The Olympia | The Olympia, Morgan Street | 433 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Morgan Street | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boonta Too Takeaway | 34a Castle Street | 544 yd | |
| Yumee | 39 Castle Street | 544 yd | |
| The Fryery | 2 The Circle | 545 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza | 11 The Circle | 545 yd | |
| Ollies | 23a Castle Street | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | 14 Gwent Shopping Centre | 638 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Uk Gmbh, Gelli Road | 796 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 | 80 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 | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.