Furnace Street is in Beaufort, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 5NP is located in the Beaufort electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Furnace Street, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 5NN, NP23 5NW, NP23 5NR, NP23 5LP, NP23 5LW, NP23 5LU, NP23 5HG, NP23 5HQ, NP23 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 5NP is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48.6% | 46.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 33.1% | 33.2% | 0.1% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 44.1% | -4.5% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 9.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 8.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 48.2% | 45.3% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 11.9% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 15.2% | -2.4% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 7.8% | -10.2% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.2% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 6.5% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 22.9% | 13.9% | 16.9% | 6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 32.5% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 100% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| No passport held | 16.5% | 13.5% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 37.2% | 14.8% |
| Christian | 42.6% | 46.2% | -3.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Furnace Street was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.3% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Furnace Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 86.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Furnace Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-04-08 | £162,228 |
| 7 Furnace Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2023-07-14 | £142,011 |
| 4 Furnace Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2021-11-15 | £131,260 |
| 8 Furnace Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2021-06-25 | £128,889 |
| 7 Furnace Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £102,500 | 2021-03-12 | £138,435 |
NP23 5NP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 265 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beaufort Hill Primary School Beaufort Hill , Ebbw Vale NP23 5QD | - not rated | 671 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Rhos y Fedwen Primary Honeyfield Road , Rassau NP23 5TA | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 1,470 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, Beaufort Rise | 567 yd | |
| Cinnamon Garden | 105 Beaufort Rise | 590 yd | |
| Llys Glyncoed Extra Care Scheme | Llys Glyncoed, College Road | 788 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco | Tesco Cafe, North West Approach | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Badminton Pub Ltd | Beaufort Badminton Club, Beaufort Terrace | 69 yd | |
| The Beaufort Theatre | The Beaufort Theatre & Ballroom, Beaufort Hill | 713 yd | |
| Scarrets | Scarrets, Greenfield Crescent | 818 yd | |
| Cendl Inn | Cendl Inn, Beaufort Hill | 876 yd | |
| Beaufort Bowls Club | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rassau Fish Bar | 4 School Road | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Store, North West Approach | 948 yd | |
| Morrisons | Morrisons Superstore, Bryn Serth Road | 991 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 59.63 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 59.63 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.