Noble Square Industrial Estate is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4BS 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 Noble Square Industrial Estate, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4GB, NP23 4BP, NP23 4AT, NP23 4AU, NP23 4AX, NP23 4DX, NP23 4EA, NP23 4EB, NP23 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 4BS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.5% | 49% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 51% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 40.6% | 6.7% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.7% | 42.9% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 10.7% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 29.9% | 2.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 12.3% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 4.9% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 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 | 17.5% | 16.5% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 18.4% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 18.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 33.3% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 99.1% | 96.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
In this area, 98.1% 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 | 98.5% | 98.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.5% | 98.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Noble Square Industrial Estate was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.0% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Noble Square Industrial Estate has the 6th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 14th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tecweld Factory And Premises Noble Square Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2025-06-27 | £1,029,010 |
| Unit 6-7 Noble Square Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2018-03-07 | £155,745 |
| Tecweld Factory And Premises Noble Square Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2017-04-07 | £774,840 |
| Tecweld Factory And Premises Noble Square Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £500 | 2017-04-07 | £745 |
| Unit B Noble Square Industrial Estate, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2015-05-27 | £134,621 |
NP23 4BS 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 | 119 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 394 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 586 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 | 677 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 736 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sue's Cafe | Unit 12, Blaenant Industrial Estate, Blaenavon Road | 374 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 626 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 712 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 731 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hobby Horse Inn | Hobby Horse Inn, Greenland Road | 328 yd | |
| Brynmawr RFC | Brynmawr Rugby Football Ltd, Catholic Road | 474 yd | |
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 537 yd | |
| The Bridgend Inn | 8 King Street | 541 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti | 6 Market Square | 595 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Chicken | 90 Bailey Street | 626 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 626 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 87 Bailey Street | 626 yd | |
| Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway | 6a Station Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 1,010 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 1,010 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.