Limestone Road is in Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4ND is located in the Nantyglo electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Limestone Road, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4NG, NP23 4NB, NP23 4JS, NP23 4PQ, NP23 4NJ, NP23 4PU, NP23 4NE, NP23 4LU, NP23 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 4ND has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.8% | 47.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 29% | 36.7% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 34.7% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -9.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 13.6% | 13.6% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 12.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 6.1% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.8%) 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 | 38.8% | 42.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 28.2% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17.9% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 10.9% | 9.7% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 4ND this area, 38.4% 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 13.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.7% | 38.4% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 20.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 7.9% | -4.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 15.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 8.6% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 11.9% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 13.2% | -2.8% | 33.8% | -20.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.6% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| White | 89.1% | 73.1% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 8% | 26.9% | 18.9% | 0.1% | 26.8% |
In this area, 99.5% 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 | 91.5% | 99.5% | 8.0% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| European Union | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 99.5% | 8.0% | 83.2% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 0.5% | -2.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 40.6% | 13.5% | 27.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Limestone Road was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Limestone Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 72nd lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roberto Neckwear Ltd Limestone Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-05-03 | £554,545 |
| 11 Limestone Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2022-08-12 | £157,665 |
| 19 Limestone Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2020-07-03 | £145,367 |
| 19A Limestone Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2018-12-18 | £100,262 |
| Roberto Neckwear Ltd Limestone Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £448,000 | 2018-11-15 | £620,210 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Full-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 357 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 623 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 1,000 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 | 1,413 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 1,722 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 | 519 yd | |
| Express Diner at Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 644 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 779 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 842 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 876 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Willow Tree | Willow Tree, Lakeside Retail Park | 644 yd | |
| Brynmawr RFC | Brynmawr Rugby Football Ltd, Catholic Road | 665 yd | |
| Cymro Inn | Cymro Inn, Bailey Street | 784 yd | |
| King William IV | 41 Glamorgan Street | 822 yd | |
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 644 yd | |
| Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway | 6a Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Munchies Pizzas | 8 Station Road | 674 yd | |
| Wongs 34 Ltd | 34 Bailey Street | 784 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 32 Bailey Street | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 644 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 644 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 | 70.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 54.9% |
| 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 | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.