Beechfield Close is in Garnlydan, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 5EN is located in the Rassau and Garnlydan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Beechfield Close, Garnlydan, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 5EL, NP23 5EW, NP23 5ER, NP23 5EJ, NP23 5ES, NP23 5EG, NP23 5ET, NP23 5EP, NP23 5ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 5EN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP23 5EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 45.9% | 2.2% | 37.9% | 8.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.8% | 37.8% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 7.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43.9% | 43.7% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 31.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 17.1% | 4.6% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 10% | 6.6% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.4% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 5EN this area, 30.7% 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 | 42.4% | 30.7% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 6.8% | -10.5% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 21% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 6.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.7% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 19.5% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -14.3% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.4% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 97.6% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.2% 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% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.2% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.9% | 76.7% | -17.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.5% | 37.2% | 27.3% |
| Christian | 26.1% | 46.2% | -20.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechfield Close was 223.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 98.1% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechfield Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 35th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 110.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Beechfield Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2020-03-11 | £103,473 |
| 8 Beechfield Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2019-03-01 | £83,825 |
| 1 Beechfield Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2018-11-07 | £105,494 |
| 13 Beechfield Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2017-08-30 | £104,738 |
| 11 Beechfield Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2008-05-16 | £89,161 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhos y Fedwen Primary Honeyfield Road , Rassau NP23 5TA | - not rated | 1,031 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beaufort Hill Primary School Beaufort Hill , Ebbw Vale NP23 5QD | - not rated | 1,113 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 2,705 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg Rising Sun Industrial Estate , Blaina NP13 3DQ | - not rated | 2,723 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garn Boys Snack Shack | Garnlydan Playing Fields | 262 yd | |
| Cinnamon Garden | 105 Beaufort Rise | 912 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, Beaufort Rise | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scarrets | Scarrets, Greenfield Crescent | 913 yd | |
| Beaufort Bowls Club | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 957 yd | |
| Beaufort RFC | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 957 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip Off The Old Block | Unit 1 Honeyfield Road | 1,082 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.97 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.