Pontygof is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4SH 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 Pontygof, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4RE, NP23 4DR, NP23 4DS, NP23 4DG, NP23 4SJ, NP23 4SD, NP23 4DJ, NP23 4SA, NP23 4AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 4SH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 48.5% | 47.2% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 51.5% | 52.8% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 28.5% | 30.3% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 46.6% | -10.8% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 10% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 51.2% | 46.7% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 28.7% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -4.9% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 15.2% | 22.4% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.2% | -9.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 13.4% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 5% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 15.9% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.8% | 30.8% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -3.0% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.2% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.8% | 97% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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 | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.1% | 98.2% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.2% | 13.5% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 52.8% | 46.2% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontygof was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Pontygof has the 14th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 31st lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2025-08-27 | £142,905 |
| 5 Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,950 | 2019-02-15 | £161,319 |
| 3 Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2016-03-04 | £127,762 |
| 2 Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2014-10-08 | £149,006 |
| 4 Pontygof, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-03-26 | £177,805 |
NP23 4SH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's C in W Voluntary Aided School Intermediate Road , Brynmawr NP23 4SE | - not rated | 212 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 632 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 649 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 912 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 | 591 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 632 yd | |
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 689 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 693 yd | |
| Sue's Cafe | Unit 12, Blaenant Industrial Estate, Blaenavon Road | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bridgend Inn | 8 King Street | 81 yd | |
| The Hobby Horse Inn | Hobby Horse Inn, Greenland Road | 426 yd | |
| The Bush Inn | 1 Bailey Street | 492 yd | |
| The Gwesty | The Gwesty, Clarence Street | 567 yd | |
| The Talisman | The Talisman, Market Square | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynmawr Tandoori Balti | 6 Market Square | 612 yd | |
| Indian Ocean Brynmawr | 100 Bailey Street | 632 yd | |
| Classic Fish Bar | 87 Bailey Street | 632 yd | |
| Express Pizza & Chicken | 90 Bailey Street | 633 yd | |
| Golden City | 54 Beaufort Street | 659 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 | 73.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.74 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.