Beaufort Street is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4AQ 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 Beaufort Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4AB, NP23 4AG, NP23 4AD, NP23 4AN, NP23 4JP, NP23 4JZ, NP23 4AW, NP23 4JY, NP23 4AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 4AQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 43.3% | 47.2% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 56.7% | 52.8% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 NP23 4AQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.4% 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 | 44.4% | 46.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.4% | 33.8% | 6.4% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Separated | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 12.6% | -7.2% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 44.7% | 40.3% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34% | 37.9% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 17.3% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 4.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 4AQ this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 31.9% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 17.6% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 6.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 21.6% | 4.7% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 2.1% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 87.3% | 83.9% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 86.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 86.1% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 3.1% | 0.8% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 85.4% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.3% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 2.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.1% | 76.7% | -10.6% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beaufort Street was 189.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.7% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beaufort Street has the 11th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 46th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 - 43 Beaufort Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-01-20 | £488,000 |
| 24 Beaufort Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2021-06-25 | £85,123 |
| 20B Beaufort Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2021-05-14 | £76,990 |
| 42 Beaufort Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £46,500 | 2016-10-05 | £72,268 |
| 26 Beaufort Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £51,000 | 2010-04-30 | £93,905 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 130 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 407 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 563 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 | 725 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 1,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 2 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 84 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 155 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 185 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Vaults | Wine Vaults, 22 Beaufort Street | 8 yd | |
| King William IV | 41 Glamorgan Street | 81 yd | |
| Cymro Inn | Cymro Inn, Bailey Street | 94 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 115 yd | |
| Legends | 1 Beaufort Street | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Palace | 34 Beaufort Street | 21 yd | |
| Waffle Land | 30 Beaufort Street | 21 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 84 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 87 Bailey Street | 84 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Chicken | 90 Bailey Street | 84 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 486 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 486 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 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 | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.