Factory Road is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4DP 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 Factory Road, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4FA, NP23 4FB, NP23 4EH, NP23 4ED, NP23 4EL, NP23 4AJ, NP23 4EJ, NP23 4DY, NP23 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4DP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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 | 51.5% | 53.5% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 46.5% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP23 4DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24.8% | 34% | 9.2% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.2% | 52.8% | -2.4% | 44.2% | 8.6% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.3% | 6% | -5.3% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 46.6% | 45.4% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 30.3% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 4.1% | 1.8% | -2.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.3% | 21.8% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 19.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 29.5% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.9% | 37.2% | 4.7% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Factory Road was 359.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 218.9% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Factory Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 16th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Factory Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2010-05-21 | £230,114 |
NP23 4DP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 261 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 262 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 503 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 | 588 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 918 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 | 154 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 237 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 272 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 326 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 424 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 69 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 125 yd | |
| The Hobby Horse Inn | Hobby Horse Inn, Greenland Road | 153 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 1 Bailey Street | 176 yd | |
| Brynmawr RFC | Brynmawr Rugby Football Ltd, Catholic Road | 190 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti | 6 Market Square | 125 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 154 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 87 Bailey Street | 154 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Chicken | 90 Bailey Street | 154 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 34 Beaufort Street | 235 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 646 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 646 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.