Emlyn Avenue is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 5UB 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 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, NP23 5UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 5UQ, NP23 5UW, NP23 5UG, NP23 5UJ, NP23 5UN, NP23 5UA, NP23 5UF, NP23 5UH, NP23 5UE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 5UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 51.8% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 31% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 43% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 14.2% | 11.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% |
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 (68.9%) 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 | 37.4% | 40.7% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -7.7% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 28.2% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 16.7% | -3.9% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
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 5UB this area, 30.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 30.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 13.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 15.5% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 25.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| White | 99.7% | 99.8% | 0.1% | 81.4% | 18.4% |
In this area, 99.2% 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 | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Emlyn Avenue was 432.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 283.7% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Emlyn Avenue has the highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 11th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,950 | 2023-09-15 | £215,072 |
| 176 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-31 | £209,243 |
| 178 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-03-17 | £202,290 |
| 180 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-10-24 | £183,412 |
| 190 Emlyn Avenue, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2019-08-16 | £196,028 |
NP23 5UB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP23 5UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 135 |
| Retired | 124 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 460 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Rhos y Fedwen Primary Honeyfield Road , Rassau NP23 5TA | - not rated | 912 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Beaufort Hill Primary School Beaufort Hill , Ebbw Vale NP23 5QD | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 1,510 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llys Glyncoed Extra Care Scheme | Llys Glyncoed, College Road | 130 yd | |
| The Greyhound Inn | Greyhound Inn, Beaufort Rise | 601 yd | |
| Cinnamon Garden | 105 Beaufort Rise | 778 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco | Tesco Cafe, North West Approach | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Bowls Club | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 533 yd | |
| Beaufort RFC | Beaufort Rugby Club, School Road | 533 yd | |
| Scarrets | Scarrets, Greenfield Crescent | 546 yd | |
| Ty Bryn Club | Ty Bryn Club, Rassau Road | 674 yd | |
| The Badminton Pub Ltd | Beaufort Badminton Club, Beaufort Terrace | 706 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rassau Fish Bar | 4 School Road | 512 yd | |
| Chip Off The Old Block | Unit 1 Honeyfield Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Morrisons Superstore, Bryn Serth Road | 349 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, North West Approach | 827 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 | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.19 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.