NP23 6BY is in Ebbw Vale and Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6BY 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 Ebbw Vale, NP23 6BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6BZ, NP23 6BP, NP23 6BR, NP23 6BX, NP23 6DB, NP23 6DA, NP23 6EB, NP23 6BU, NP23 6BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 6BY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.7% | 50.4% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 44.3% | 49.6% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 33.3% | 41.3% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47% | 35.8% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 6.9% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.8% | 42% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 36% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.7% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 23.3% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 21.5% | 6.0% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 12.3% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 19.6% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.2% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 17.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 97.2% | 93.2% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6.4% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.2% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30% | 13.5% | 16.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.5% | 37.2% | 20.3% |
| Christian | 38.3% | 46.2% | -7.9% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP23 6BY was 67.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.4% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP23 6BY has the 13th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 78th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brewery Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-05-12 | £153,196 |
| 3 Brewery Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £37,000 | 2020-02-07 | £57,482 |
| 1 Brewery Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £149,950 | 2019-08-16 | £222,685 |
| 1 Brewery Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2012-01-27 | £197,727 |
| 5 Brynllys, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2008-07-24 | £105,046 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 990 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 | 1,225 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,539 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 1,940 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 8 Church Street | 454 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, The Walk | 726 yd | |
| Cowgirl Burgers | 89 Bethcar Street | 744 yd | |
| Caffe Della Citta | 46 Bethcar Street | 793 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 924 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC | 45-46 High Street | 47 yd | |
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, High Street | 98 yd | |
| Cafe @ evi | The Institute, Church Street | 454 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 793 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu | 18 Church Street | 330 yd | |
| Shane’s Fish Bar (Ebbw Vale) | 55a Church Street | 333 yd | |
| Sun Do | 15 Church Street | 454 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 6 Church Street | 454 yd | |
| Frenchies | 95 Bethcar Street | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 726 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 750 yd | |
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 928 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.