Frost Road is in Beaufort, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 5RR 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 Frost Road, Beaufort, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 5RP, NP23 5QG, NP23 5QJ, NP23 5RU, NP23 5RS, NP23 5HN, NP23 5QL, NP23 5QQ, NP23 5HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 5RR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.8% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.2% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 33.9% | 31.9% | -2.0% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 40.5% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 16.1% | 14.1% | -2.0% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 12.2% | 8.6% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 (68.8%) 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 | 42.1% | 44.6% | 2.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 24.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 17.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 10.4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 6.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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.
In the area around NP23 5RR this area, 32.3% 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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.1% | 32.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 15.6% | 0.6% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.4% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 8.6% | 7.5% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.1% | 17.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 97.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 97.5% 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% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.5% | 97.5% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.3% | 76.7% | -18.4% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 39.6% | 13.5% | 26.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.8% | 37.2% | 28.6% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frost Road was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Frost Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 66th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Frost Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2018-04-13 | £221,063 |
| 40 Frost Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2017-01-06 | £186,450 |
| 41 Frost Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2016-03-24 | £375,573 |
| 29 Frost Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £73,000 | 2013-03-18 | £144,220 |
| 23 Frost Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £69,500 | 2011-03-29 | £148,145 |
NP23 5RR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Hill Primary School Beaufort Hill , Ebbw Vale NP23 5QD | - not rated | 116 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 795 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhos y Fedwen Primary Honeyfield Road , Rassau NP23 5TA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 2,008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cinnamon Garden | 105 Beaufort Rise | 390 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, Beaufort Rise | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beaufort Theatre | The Beaufort Theatre & Ballroom, Beaufort Hill | 193 yd | |
| Cendl Inn | Cendl Inn, Beaufort Hill | 372 yd | |
| The Badminton Pub Ltd | Beaufort Badminton Club, Beaufort Terrace | 587 yd | |
| Scarrets | Scarrets, Greenfield Crescent | 860 yd | |
| Beaufort Bowls Club | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 973 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.