Garn Road is in Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4NY 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 Garn Road, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4NY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4LH, NP23 4JW, NP23 4LL, NP23 4LG, NP23 4LJ, NP23 4PP, NP23 4PR, NP23 4NX, NP23 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4NY is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 53.3% | 46.6% | -6.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 46.7% | 53.4% | 6.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 4NY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% 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 | 36% | 46.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 33.5% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -10.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 10.5% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.8% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 40.5% | 39.8% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -8.6% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.6% | 16.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 8.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 4NY this area, 35.7% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.7% | 35.7% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 17.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10% | -6.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 13.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.6% | 16.7% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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 | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 92.5% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 3.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.5% | 96.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.6% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 35.8% | 13.5% | 22.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Garn Road was 16.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.8% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Garn Road has the lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 9th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Garn Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2025-09-24 | £105,000 |
| 59 Garn Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-05-31 | £81,140 |
| 73 Garn Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2023-09-22 | £92,414 |
| 70 Garn Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2021-09-28 | £140,847 |
| 79 Garn Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2021-09-24 | £98,840 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 968 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 2,019 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 | 2,366 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Garden | 97 King Street | 71 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% |
| Median download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.