Market Square is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4AJ is located in the Brynmawr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Market Square, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4AN, NP23 4EL, NP23 4AD, NP23 4AB, NP23 4AQ, NP23 4DP, NP23 4EJ, NP23 4DF, NP23 4AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 4AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 46.8% | 50% | 3.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50% | -3.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 30.6% | 30.4% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 32.2% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -12.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 19.1% | 18.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 12.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.5% | 35.5% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 27.9% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -5.7% |
| Fair health | 20% | 23.4% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 6.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 NP23 4AJ this area, 32.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.5% | 32.2% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 14.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 7% | -9.4% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 15.8% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.8% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 9.4% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.9% | 25.7% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6% | 4.1% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.9% 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 | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 12.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 93.2% | 91.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 91.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 2.1% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 26.7% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Market Square was 260.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.2% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Market Square has the 5th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 23rd highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talisman, 9 Market Square, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £210,776 | 2025-05-31 | £214,289 |
| 1 Market Square, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-02-28 | £144,058 |
| 6 Market Square, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-08-10 | £84,466 |
| 5 Market Square, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2016-08-26 | £141,711 |
| The Talisman, 9 Market Square, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £147,228 | 2015-12-01 | £243,550 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Part-Time Employee | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 189 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 303 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 496 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's C in W Voluntary Aided School Intermediate Road , Brynmawr NP23 4SE | - not rated | 672 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 1,005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 34 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 120 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 224 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 242 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 3 yd | |
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 55 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | Wine Vaults, 22 Beaufort Street | 123 yd | |
| Cymro Inn | Cymro Inn, Bailey Street | 136 yd | |
| King William IV | 41 Glamorgan Street | 167 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti | 6 Market Square | 3 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Chicken | 90 Bailey Street | 34 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 34 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 87 Bailey Street | 34 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 34 Beaufort Street | 114 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 540 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 540 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 | 94.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.6% |
| 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 | 78.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.