Pennant Street is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6PP 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 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6LQ, NP23 6LG, NP23 6HN, NP23 6HG, NP23 6PR, NP23 6PW, NP23 6BB, NP23 6HW, NP23 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 6PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.2% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 47% | 49.8% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6PP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.3% 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 | 41.6% | 51.3% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 13.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42% | 33.7% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 3.5% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 44.8% | 42% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -6.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 34.6% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 16% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.1% | 17.2% | -13.9% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 11.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 19.7% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.7% | 9.7% | 16.9% | 3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.2% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 97.8% | 96.9% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 92.6% | 96% | 3.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 1.6% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 95.6% | 3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.1% | 76.7% | -9.6% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 66.5% | 37.2% | 29.3% |
| Christian | 26.8% | 46.2% | -19.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pennant Street was 8.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.6% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Pennant Street has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -87.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-06-30 | £89,007 |
| 44 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2025-04-04 | £89,007 |
| 15 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2025-02-21 | £76,687 |
| 37 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-07-19 | £91,768 |
| 6 Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-03-01 | £88,101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 539 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 858 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,803 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowgirl Burgers | 89 Bethcar Street | 140 yd | |
| Caffe Della Citta | 46 Bethcar Street | 151 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 171 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, The Walk | 230 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 151 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 151 yd | |
| Plaza | 68 Bethcar Street | 151 yd | |
| Cafe @ evi | The Institute, Church Street | 397 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Institute Ltd | Ebbw Vale Ex-Servicemens Club, Queen Square | 400 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's Kitchen | 60 Bethcar Street | 151 yd | |
| Frenchies | 95 Bethcar Street | 173 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 8, The Walk Retail Centre | 197 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Fish Bar | 8 Bethcar Street | 272 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 9 Bethcar Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 170 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 213 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 230 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 | 43.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.