Glamorgan Street is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4SS 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 Glamorgan Street, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4EY, NP23 4JP, NP23 4ET, NP23 4AE, NP23 4RG, NP23 4JZ, NP23 4AF, NP23 4RL, NP23 4SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4SS is primarily male, with 55.4% 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 | 51.4% | 44.6% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -6.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 55.4% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 6.4% |
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 | 31.9% | 39.3% | 7.4% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.7% | 20.5% | -2.2% | 44.2% | -23.7% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 19.9% | 19.6% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 10.5% |
| Widowed | 22.7% | 18.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 12.7% |
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 (52.1%) 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 | 14.4% | 16.3% | 1.9% | 48.4% | -32.1% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.8% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 32.9% | 27.6% | -5.3% | 12.7% | 14.9% |
| Bad health | 17.1% | 16.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 12.3% |
| Very bad health | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 4SS this area, 42.6% 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 11.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 53.9% | 42.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 24.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.5% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 12.2% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.8% | 11.3% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -22.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 5.2% | 1.7% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 14.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 95.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -6.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 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 | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glamorgan Street was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Beaufort average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Glamorgan Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-04-30 | £90,744 |
| 1 Glamorgan Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £71,500 | 2025-03-17 | £73,907 |
| 12 Glamorgan Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2024-01-22 | £78,894 |
| 11 Glamorgan Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2023-10-20 | £116,248 |
| 11 Glamorgan Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-09-26 | £83,606 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NP23 4SS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 44 |
| Full-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 145 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 708 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 | 767 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 1,087 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart's Deli | 57 Beaufort Street | 91 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 158 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 190 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 240 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 249 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legends | 1 Beaufort Street | 91 yd | |
| Brynmawr Social Club | 61 Beaufort Street | 125 yd | |
| KT's Wine Bar | 103 King Street | 134 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | Wine Vaults, 22 Beaufort Street | 153 yd | |
| King William IV | 41 Glamorgan Street | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane's fish Bar | 83-84 King Street | 104 yd | |
| Golden City | 54 Beaufort Street | 122 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House | 10 Beaufort Street | 122 yd | |
| Conti Fish Bar | 52 Beaufort Street | 122 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 34 Beaufort Street | 174 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 513 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 513 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.1% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.