Holland Street is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6AD is located in the Ebbw Vale South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holland Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6HT, NP23 6HY, NP23 6BA, NP23 6BD, NP23 6AY, NP23 6BB, NP23 6PN, NP23 6BE, NP23 6HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6AD has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% of residents 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 | 48.4% | 47.9% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 52.1% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 6AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.2% 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 | 32% | 43.2% | 11.2% | 37.9% | 5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 36.5% | -11.5% | 44.2% | -7.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 12% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 6% | 6.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.1% | 47.9% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 34.7% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13.9% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.5% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 21.2% | 19.8% | -1.4% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 20.5% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 7.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 15.3% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 26.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0.4% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 96.9% | 93.3% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 96.6% | 95% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 95% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.9% | 76.7% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.1% | 13.5% | 7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.9% | 37.2% | 13.7% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holland Street was 293.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 284.4% higher than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Holland Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 21st highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Delivery Office Holland Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £8,191 | 2017-11-27 | £11,932 |
NP23 6AD 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 841 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 923 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 2,026 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, The Walk | 127 yd | |
| Valley Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 8 Church Street | 184 yd | |
| Cowgirl Burgers | 89 Bethcar Street | 202 yd | |
| Caffe Della Citta | 46 Bethcar Street | 227 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe @ evi | The Institute, Church Street | 184 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 227 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 227 yd | |
| Plaza | 68 Bethcar Street | 227 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 429 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frenchies | 95 Bethcar Street | 162 yd | |
| Sun Do | 15 Church Street | 184 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 6 Church Street | 184 yd | |
| Kim's Kitchen | 60 Bethcar Street | 227 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, The Walk Retail Centre | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 127 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 154 yd | |
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 373 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.