Farm Road is in Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4QE 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 Farm Road, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP3 4LG, NP23 4JN, NP23 4JW, NP23 4LG, NP23 4QF, NP23 4LH, NP23 4LE, NP23 4NX, NP23 4LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 4QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.1% 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 | 23.5% | 29.2% | 5.7% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.8% | 54.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 9.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 6.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 2.9% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.2% | -2.3% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 22.7% | -1.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 4.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 12.2% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 31% | 13.9% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 6% | 1.3% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.2% 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 | 98.9% | 96.2% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 96.6% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farm Road was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Farm Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 81st lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Farm Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2024-05-23 | £179,049 |
| 3 Farm Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2022-11-15 | £135,118 |
| 9 Farm Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-24 | £252,665 |
| Yewbank House Farm Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-05-20 | £289,385 |
| 5 Farm Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2015-04-08 | £275,590 |
NP23 4QE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP23 4QE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 1,064 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 1,339 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 1,988 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 | 2,378 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 | 124 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 | 36.4% |
| 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 | 63.6% |
| Median download speed | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 4.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.