Waen Fawr is in Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4QP 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 Waen Fawr, Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4BJ, NP23 4QW, NP23 4QU, NP23 4BD, NP23 4BY, NP23 4QR, NP23 4BH, NP23 4QY, NP23 4QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4QP is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 50% | 46.4% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50% | 53.6% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 38.4% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 6.2% | -1.1% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.6%) 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 | 49.1% | 45.4% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 24.1% | 25.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 17.8% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 11.4% | 9.2% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 4QP this area, 33.9% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 33.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | 15.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 12.1% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 24.1% | 8.0% | 13.4% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 11.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 13.6% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.4% | 99.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 99.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| No passport held | 32.1% | 13.5% | 18.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.4% | 37.2% | 23.2% |
| Christian | 33.6% | 46.2% | -12.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waen Fawr was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.3% lower than the Blaina average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Waen Fawr has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Blaina and the 37th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Waen Fawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-08-08 | £183,600 |
| 39 Waen Fawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2020-06-30 | £221,283 |
| 55 Waen Fawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2019-09-06 | £150,860 |
| 52 Waen Fawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £49,500 | 2013-03-18 | £97,793 |
| 52 Waen Fawr, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £52,000 | 2009-12-21 | £95,228 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 870 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 1,126 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 1,375 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's C in W Voluntary Aided School Intermediate Road , Brynmawr NP23 4SE | - not rated | 1,896 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Diner at Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 822 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 1,070 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Unit 12, Blaenant Industrial Estate, Blaenavon Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Mon Golf Club | Golf Road | 519 yd | |
| The Willow Tree | Willow Tree, Lakeside Retail Park | 822 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 822 yd | |
| Tasty Garden | 97 King Street | 894 yd | |
| Brynmawr Chinese Takeaway | 6a Station Road | 1,069 yd | |
| Munchies Pizzas | 8 Station Road | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 822 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 822 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.