Eastville Road is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6AH 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 Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6AQ, NP23 6AJ, NP23 6AF, NP23 6AG, NP23 6AB, NP23 6AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6AH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 6AH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 39.7% | 45.7% | 6.0% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 36.2% | -5.1% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.3% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 46.6% | 46.6% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.5% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 13.4% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 4.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.1% | 19.8% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 19.8% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 6.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 17.3% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 26.1% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -7.7% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 98.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 99% 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 | 98.5% | 99% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 99% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 15.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 21.8% | 13.5% | 8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.9% | 37.2% | 23.7% |
| Christian | 31.4% | 46.2% | -14.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eastville Road was 166.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 117.5% higher than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Eastville Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 64th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-09-19 | £86,560 |
| 19 Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2024-07-05 | £154,387 |
| 15 Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2022-09-09 | £81,462 |
| Eirianfa Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2021-10-01 | £119,576 |
| 22 Eastville Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2021-05-13 | £98,120 |
| Full-Time Employee | 181 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Education | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 385 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,776 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 1,864 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 | 2,104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Coed -y- Garn Primary School Parrot Row , NP13 3AH | - not rated | 2,680 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Team Ltd | Trade Team Distribution Depot, Festival Drive | 862 yd | |
| Valley Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 8 Church Street | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, High Street | 887 yd | |
| RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC | 45-46 High Street | 940 yd | |
| Cafe @ evi | The Institute, Church Street | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane’s Fish Bar (Ebbw Vale) | 55a Church Street | 921 yd | |
| Kung Fu | 18 Church Street | 952 yd | |
| Sun Do | 15 Church Street | 1,012 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 6 Church Street | 1,012 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 | 50.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.57 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.57 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.