Westend Terrace is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6HS 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 Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6LX, NP23 6HH, NP23 6HQ, NP23 6YH, NP23 6JG, NP23 6HL, NP23 6LN, NP23 6YG, NP23 6LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6HS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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% | 47.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 50% | 52.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 6HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.5% 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 | 39.8% | 42.5% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 41.7% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9% | 7.1% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 50.3% | 46.3% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 35% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 1.4% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 11.3% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 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 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 19.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 11.4% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 20.1% | 2.4% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 19.7% | 2.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 20.1% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.8% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.4% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 95.8% 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 | 97.6% | 95.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 95.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westend Terrace was 65.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.8% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Westend Terrace has the 12th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 74th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2018-04-20 | £116,928 |
| Welcome Bingo Club Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £3,000 | 2016-06-30 | £4,677 |
| 3 Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2006-12-22 | £117,492 |
| 4 Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £19,000 | 2002-01-18 | £88,951 |
| 3 Westend Terrace, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £26,240 | 1997-10-17 | £132,341 |
NP23 6HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| 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 | 364 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 489 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 990 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,762 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westend Cafe | New Theatre (Workmans Hall), Westend Terrace | 3 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 48 yd | |
| Presso Café Grill | 17 Market Street | 113 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 157 yd | |
| Sugar & Crumbs Ebbw Vale | Unit 6, Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre, Market Street | 178 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture House | Market Street | 178 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 238 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 298 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 298 yd | |
| Plaza | 68 Bethcar Street | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlos Organics | 13 Bethcar Street | 46 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 9 Bethcar Street | 48 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Fish Bar | 8 Bethcar Street | 103 yd | |
| Family Kebab House | 5 Market Street | 203 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, The Walk Retail Centre | 256 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 154 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 362 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 390 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, North West Approach | 1,000 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.