Ashvale is in Tredegar and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP22 4AQ is located in the Sirhowy electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashvale, Tredegar, NP22 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP22 3RU, NP22 4AG, NP22 3HN, NP22 3HD, NP22 3RT, NP22 3HJ, NP22 3HW, NP22 3RX, NP22 3HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP22 4AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 52.5% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.5% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 | 28.9% | 31.8% | 2.9% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 47.3% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 8.2% | 1.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 11.6% | 11.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
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 | 38% | 46.1% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 29% | 29.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 17.6% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 9% | 5.9% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 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 | 36.8% | 21.4% | -15.4% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 16.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 16.8% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 29.5% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5% | 2.7% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.5% | 97.7% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.1% | 98% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 98% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 37.2% | 11.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashvale was 29.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.4% lower than the Sirhowy average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashvale has the lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Sirhowy and the 21st lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Ashvale, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2023-06-05 | £186,668 |
| 53 Ashvale, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-06-28 | £148,514 |
| 73 Ashvale, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-11-05 | £153,409 |
| 69 - 71 Ashvale, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-23 | £189,285 |
| 95 Ashvale, Tredegar, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2020-11-25 | £157,665 |
NP22 4AQ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP22 4AQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C. Ashvale , NP22 4AQ | - not rated | 108 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Bryn Bach County Primary School Merthyr Road , Tredegar NP22 3RX | - not rated | 789 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glanhowy Primary School Coach Bach , Tredegar NP22 4RW | - not rated | 923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Deighton Primary School Stockton Way , Tredegar NP22 3ES | - not rated | 969 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tredegar Comprehensive School Stable Lane , Tredegar NP22 4BH | - not rated | 2,716 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dizzy Kidz Play Centre Tredegar LTD | Unit 1-3 Ashvale Industrial Estate, Fair View | 401 yd | |
| The Belle Vue | Belle View Inn, 10 Scwrfa Road | 726 yd | |
| Bryn Bach Parc | Bryn Bach Country Park, Merthyr Road | 927 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashvale Club | The Woodlands Club, Griffiths Gardens | 291 yd | |
| Coach & Horses | Coach And Horses, Charles Street | 636 yd | |
| Dukestown Workingmens Club | Dukestown Workmens Club, Evans Terrace, St Lukes Road | 711 yd | |
| Mountain Air Inn | Mountain Air Inn, Llwynhelyg | 736 yd | |
| The Oak | Royal Oak Inn, Dukestown Road | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashvale Supper Bar | 47 Ashvale | 135 yd | |
| Mai Palace | Avalon House, Dukestown Road | 994 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 | 73.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.