Somerset Street is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4DB 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 Somerset Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4DF, NP23 4DH, NP23 4DN, NP23 4AF, NP3 4DA, NP3 4RA, NP23 4RF, NP23 4AD, NP23 4RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4DB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 49.5% | 53.4% | 3.9% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 46.6% | -3.9% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 30.3% | 37.6% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 29.8% | -8.0% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 15.7% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Widowed | 10.3% | 7.9% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (66.9%) 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 | 37.3% | 34.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -14.0% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 32.5% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.7% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 8% | 10% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 19.3% | -21.8% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 14.2% | 3.9% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 22.2% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 92.3% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 10.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 94.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Street was 264.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 134.2% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 22nd highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 126.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Somerset Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-12-08 | £85,976 |
| 4 Somerset Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2018-07-26 | £67,162 |
| 25 Somerset Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £35,500 | 2017-10-06 | £57,819 |
| 35 Somerset Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2015-11-16 | £132,391 |
| Land Adjoining 36 Somerset Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £6,000 | 1998-11-27 | £31,477 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 65 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 479 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 | 568 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 687 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 40 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 124 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 171 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 177 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 387 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 1 Bailey Street | 83 yd | |
| Brynmawr Social Club | 61 Beaufort Street | 103 yd | |
| Legends | 1 Beaufort Street | 124 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | Wine Vaults, 22 Beaufort Street | 166 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 54 Beaufort Street | 95 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House | 10 Beaufort Street | 95 yd | |
| Conti Fish Bar | 52 Beaufort Street | 95 yd | |
| Shane's fish Bar | 83-84 King Street | 156 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 177 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 654 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 654 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 | 94.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.1% |
| 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.