Birch Grove is in Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 4TD 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 Birch Grove, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 4TA, NP23 4SX, NP23 4TB, NP23 4TU, NP23 4RJ, NP23 4TQ, NP23 4RX, NP23 4SB, NP23 4RY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 4TD is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 44.9% | 46.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 55.1% | 53.4% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 | 33.6% | 38.8% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 43.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -1.0% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 6.3% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 40.3% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.5% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 18.1% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 6% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 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 | 37.6% | 27.5% | -10.1% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.7% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 14% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 22.7% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.4% | 23.2% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -10.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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 | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 98.2% | 98.8% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 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 | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 27.1% | 13.5% | 13.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.7% | 37.2% | 8.5% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 10.9% | 6.0% | 4.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Birch Grove was 16.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.0% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Birch Grove has the 4th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 10th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2025-09-05 | £172,000 |
| 6 Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £176,000 | 2024-11-15 | £185,976 |
| 19 Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2024-05-31 | £147,617 |
| 14 Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-11-07 | £167,668 |
| 19 Birch Grove, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2021-07-16 | £140,839 |
NP23 4TD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 401 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr Catholic Road , Brynmawr NP23 4EF | - not rated | 866 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 | 898 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Blaen-Y-Cwm C.P. School Blaenafon Road , Brynmawr NP23 4BR | - not rated | 997 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brynmawr Foundation School Rhydw, Intermediate Road , Brymawr NP23 4XT | - not rated | 1,181 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 | 336 yd | |
| Bella e Buono | Unit 3 & 4, King Street Retail Park | 410 yd | |
| Ground House | 25 Beaufort Street | 457 yd | |
| Brynmawr Welfare Bowls Club Ltd | Warwick Road | 482 yd | |
| Homestead Cafe | 86 Bailey Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KT's Wine Bar | 103 King Street | 202 yd | |
| Legends | 1 Beaufort Street | 336 yd | |
| Brynmawr Social Club | 61 Beaufort Street | 345 yd | |
| Wine Vaults | Wine Vaults, 22 Beaufort Street | 452 yd | |
| King William IV | 41 Glamorgan Street | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane's fish Bar | 83-84 King Street | 293 yd | |
| Golden City | 54 Beaufort Street | 396 yd | |
| Marmaris Pizza & Kebab House | 10 Beaufort Street | 396 yd | |
| Conti Fish Bar | 52 Beaufort Street | 396 yd | |
| Golden Palace | 34 Beaufort Street | 473 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods | Farm Foods, Lakeside Retail Park | 689 yd | |
| Asda | Asda, Lakeside Retail Park | 689 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 | 3.8% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.