Trenewydd is in Newtown, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 5FQ is located in the Ebbw Vale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trenewydd, Newtown, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 5FB, NP23 5FD, NP23 5FN, NP23 5FA, NP23 5AF, NP23 5FJ, NP23 5FH, NP23 5AD, NP23 5FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 5FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.3% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47% | 48.7% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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% | 41.1% | 12.6% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 36.9% | -13.7% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2.8% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
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 | 45.1% | 39.4% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 27% | 39.7% | 12.7% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 13.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 9.5% | 6.6% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.7% | 21.4% | -14.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 11.9% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.5% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 21.4% | 13.3% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 20.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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% | 94.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 94% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54% | 37.2% | 16.8% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trenewydd was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.4% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trenewydd has the 30th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 107th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97 Trenewydd, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2025-06-06 | £78,536 |
| 115 Trenewydd, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-05-24 | £84,385 |
| 95 Trenewydd, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-07-22 | £98,697 |
| Carter'S Way The Old Shop Trenewydd, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-03-24 | £101,798 |
| Carter'S Way The Old Shop Trenewydd, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2017-10-30 | £66,966 |
| Full-Time Employee | 103 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Education | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 289 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 831 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beaufort Hill Primary School Beaufort Hill , Ebbw Vale NP23 5QD | - not rated | 1,790 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown Community Centre (Youth Centre) | 2 Tre Newydd | 215 yd | |
| The Welfare | Clubhouse At Eugene Cross Park, Pontygof | 347 yd | |
| Sugar & Crumbs Ebbw Vale | Unit 6, Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre, Market Street | 517 yd | |
| Presso Café Grill | 17 Market Street | 545 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture House | Market Street | 517 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Western Terrace | 548 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 551 yd | |
| Willowtown Constitutional Club | 102 Mount Pleasant Road | 806 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogsy Belle | 9-10 Market Square | 400 yd | |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway | 6 Market Square | 410 yd | |
| Southern Fried Chicken | 5 Market Square | 410 yd | |
| Happy Panda | 7 Market Square | 410 yd | |
| Deano's | 2 Libanus Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 761 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 861 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 880 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 | 41.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 78.58 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 78.58 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.