Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 6NB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	58.4%	54.7%	-3.7%	51.0%	3.7%
Male	41.6%	45.3%	3.7%	49.0%	-3.7%

Partnership Status

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 6NB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.5% 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	32.4%	43.5%	11.1%	37.9%	5.6%
Married: Opposite sex	27.8%	20.2%	-7.6%	44.2%	-24.0%
Married: Same sex	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.8%	7.1%	4.3%	2.2%	4.9%
Divorced	20.5%	18.5%	-2.0%	9.1%	9.4%
Widowed	14.8%	10.7%	-4.1%	6.1%	4.6%

Health

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 (62.2%) 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	29.7%	34.8%	5.1%	48.4%	-13.6%
Good health	22.8%	27.4%	4.6%	33.6%	-6.2%
Fair health	27.2%	22.9%	-4.3%	12.7%	10.2%
Bad health	15.8%	10.9%	-4.9%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	4.5%	4%	-0.5%	1.2%	2.8%

Education and Qualifications

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 6NB this area, 43.8% 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 11.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	44.9%	43.8%	-1.1%	18.2%	25.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.6%	7.1%	-10.5%	9.6%	-2.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.1%	16.6%	3.5%	13.4%	3.2%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.5%	0.8%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	5.7%	14.2%	8.5%	16.9%	-2.7%
Degree or Similar	8.5%	11.8%	3.3%	33.8%	-22.0%
Other	4.5%	0%	-4.5%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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%	0.5%	0.5%	1.1%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	100%	98.5%	-1.5%	81.4%	17.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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%	94%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	3.5%	3.5%	0.0%	6.1%	-2.6%
Africa	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%
Oceania	0%	1%	1.0%	0.3%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	93.5%	-2.0%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	1%	5%	4.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	1%	1%	0.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.9%	-1.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.2%	76.7%	-14.5%
Poland	4.5%	1.3%	3.2%
Southern Asia	0.5%	1.2%	-0.7%
Oceania	1%	0.1%	0.9%
No passport held	31.8%	13.5%	18.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.7%	37.2%	16.5%
Christian	41.8%	46.2%	-4.4%
Muslim	0.5%	6.5%	-6.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	3.5%	6.0%	-2.5%

Safety

Is Islwyn Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Islwyn Close was 155.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.1% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Islwyn Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 70th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP23 6NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 10/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Islwyn Close are based on 10 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Blaenau Gwent.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP23 6NB

Average Price
£61,603

Semi-Detached
£62,523

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£61,419

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Islwyn Close

Average Price
£58,958

Semi-Detached
£59,643

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£58,501

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Islwyn CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£60,000	2022-08-26	£64,800
4 Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£46,000	2017-07-10	£70,370
3 Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£28,000	2015-06-19	£47,693
10 Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£33,000	2013-12-11	£58,989
1 Islwyn Close, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£47,000	2010-11-26	£75,447

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP23 6NB

Employment

Economic Activity

Retired	44
Full-Time Employee	34
Long-Term Sick or disabled	33
Part-Time Employee	18
Self-Employed	12
Looking after home or family	11
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	10
Construction	6
Human health and social work activities	5
Other	5
Education	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	1
Transport and storage	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ	- not rated	115 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ	- not rated	673 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP	- not rated	697 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL	- not rated	1,399 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN	- not rated	2,071 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westend Cafe	New Theatre (Workmans Hall), Westend Terrace	396 yd
Sugar & Crumbs Ebbw Vale	Unit 6, Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre, Market Street	434 yd
Sun Valley	29 Bethcar Street	446 yd
Presso Café Grill	17 Market Street	463 yd
Cafe Lina	35 Bethcar Street	482 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Willowtown Constitutional Club	102 Mount Pleasant Road	385 yd
The Picture House	Market Street	434 yd
Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Western Terrace	473 yd
Ebbw Vale Conservative Club	40 Bethcar Street	603 yd
Morgan’s Wine Bar	62-64 Bethcar Street	603 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Vale Chip Shop	22-23 Hilltop, Darby Crescent	247 yd
Gourmet House	59 Mount Pleasant Road	352 yd
Arlos Organics	13 Bethcar Street	445 yd
Flames Kebab	9 Bethcar Street	446 yd
Family Kebab House	5 Market Street	472 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
B & M Express	32 Bethcar Street	475 yd
Aldi	Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk	680 yd
Iceland	Unit 1, The Walk	704 yd
Tesco	Tesco Store, North West Approach	751 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP23 6NB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	66.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	66.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.97 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.97 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP23 6NB