Church Lane is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4RH 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 Church Lane, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4DQ, NP23 4RA, NP23 4RF, NP23 4DH, NP23 4DW, NP23 4SF, NP3 4RA, NP23 4QA, NP23 4DE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 4RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.4% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.6% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.5% | 30.4% | 7.9% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 42% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11% | 12.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 12.9% | 11.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
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% | 41.8% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 33.2% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 6.6% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 4RH this area, 28.3% 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 19.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.5% | 28.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 13.7% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 7.3% | 5.9% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.5% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 97.6% | 99.2% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 99.2% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Lane was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.6% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 81st lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Church Lane, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,500 | 2015-07-10 | £125,472 |
| 1 Church Lane, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2006-11-17 | £252,496 |
| 1 Church Lane, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £32,000 | 2000-08-18 | £131,528 |
| 1 Church Lane, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £21,000 | 1997-02-17 | £111,857 |
NP23 4RH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 4RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 72 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 245 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 | 391 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 574 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 714 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 815 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 188 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 284 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 340 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 354 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 572 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bush Inn | 1 Bailey Street | 158 yd | |
| Brynmawr Social Club | 61 Beaufort Street | 251 yd | |
| Legends | 1 Beaufort Street | 284 yd | |
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 335 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden City | 54 Beaufort Street | 277 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House | 10 Beaufort Street | 277 yd | |
| Conti Fish Bar | 52 Beaufort Street | 277 yd | |
| Shane's fish Bar | 83-84 King Street | 289 yd | |
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti | 6 Market Square | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 839 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 839 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.