Tredegar Road is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6LP 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 Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6LR, NP23 6LS, NP23 6LT, NP23 6LZ, NP23 6LW, NP23 6JQ, NP23 6NS, NP23 6JH, NP23 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6LP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 46.6% | 49.7% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 53.4% | 50.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 33.6% | 37.6% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 42.4% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 44.4% | 34.6% | -9.8% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 40.5% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 6.9% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 16.3% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.6% | 24.3% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 16.6% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 19.4% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 0% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| White | 98.8% | 99.3% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
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 | 96.9% | 95% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 95% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.9% | 13.5% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.8% | 37.2% | 19.6% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tredegar Road was 180.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 136.1% higher than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tredegar Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 53rd highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Accord Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-12-17 | £152,755 |
| Bryn Rhedyn Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-08-19 | £325,395 |
| Highbury Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-02-10 | £151,584 |
| Uplands Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-12-20 | £177,836 |
| Highfield Tredegar Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-02-28 | £356,768 |
NP23 6LP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 140 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 484 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 886 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,977 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 | 225 yd | |
| Sugar & Crumbs Ebbw Vale | Unit 6, Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre, Market Street | 226 yd | |
| Presso Café Grill | 17 Market Street | 263 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 275 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 357 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture House | Market Street | 226 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Western Terrace | 334 yd | |
| Willowtown Constitutional Club | 102 Mount Pleasant Road | 375 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 452 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 497 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Kebab House | 5 Market Street | 263 yd | |
| Arlos Organics | 13 Bethcar Street | 272 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 9 Bethcar Street | 275 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 59 Mount Pleasant Road | 287 yd | |
| Doniya Indian Takeaway | 6 Market Square | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 351 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 570 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 596 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, North West Approach | 788 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 | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.6% |
| 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.