Bethcar Street is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6HW 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 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6HW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6XY, NP23 6HQ, NP23 6LN, NP23 6PR, NP23 6HG, NP23 6HN, NP23 6HH, NP23 6HS, NP23 6LG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6HW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.5% | 32.8% | 3.3% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 20.6% | -3.5% | 44.2% | -23.6% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.1% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 20% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 10.9% |
| Widowed | 25.9% | 25.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 19.5% |
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 (51%) 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 | 26.9% | 22.6% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -25.8% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 28.4% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -5.2% |
| Fair health | 29.5% | 18.4% | -11.1% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 13.2% | 27.4% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 23.4% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
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 6HW this area, 31.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 31.1% | -14.4% | 18.2% | 12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 7.8% | -1.7% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 11.1% | -2.5% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 11.7% | 7.6% | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 16.9% | -11.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 15.6% | 0.6% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 17.2% | 12.7% | 2.8% | 14.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 97.9% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 87.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.2% | 87.3% | -8.9% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 10.1% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 87.8% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51.6% | 76.7% | -25.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 43.6% | 46.2% | -2.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethcar Street was 1309.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 1612.5% higher than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bethcar Street has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 519.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65A Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-05-12 | £116,917 |
| 39 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2021-01-11 | £183,478 |
| 39 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2020-09-25 | £99,592 |
| 35 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2019-07-22 | £116,028 |
| 67 Bethcar Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2018-07-17 | £114,561 |
NP23 6HW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 6HW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 44 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 630 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 976 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 6 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 137 yd | |
| Caffe Della Citta | 46 Bethcar Street | 139 yd | |
| Westend Cafe | New Theatre (Workmans Hall), Westend Terrace | 161 yd | |
| Cowgirl Burgers | 89 Bethcar Street | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 139 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 139 yd | |
| Plaza | 68 Bethcar Street | 139 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 236 yd | |
| The Picture House | Market Street | 330 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Fish Bar | 8 Bethcar Street | 100 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, The Walk Retail Centre | 111 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 9 Bethcar Street | 137 yd | |
| Kim's Kitchen | 60 Bethcar Street | 139 yd | |
| Arlos Organics | 13 Bethcar Street | 143 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 12 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 209 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 236 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 | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.