Darby Crescent is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6QE is located in the Ebbw Vale North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6QA, NP23 6QU, NP23 6QB, NP23 6PQ, NP23 6QP, NP23 6PH, NP23 6PG, NP23 6QL, NP23 6WF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP23 6QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.4% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.6% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 32.9% | 41.4% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.4% | 32.3% | -6.1% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 18.3% | 16.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) 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 | 38.1% | 33.2% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -15.2% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 37.3% | 10.5% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 14.3% | -7.1% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 9.7% | 9.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 4.1% |
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 6QE this area, 34.4% 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 18.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 34.4% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 16.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 12.8% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 7.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.1% | 18.5% | 9.4% | 33.8% | -15.3% |
| Other | 7.3% | 0.5% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.8% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 97.5% 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 | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 14.3% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 97.9% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 35.5% | 13.5% | 22.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.4% | 37.2% | 20.2% |
| Christian | 36.5% | 46.2% | -9.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Darby Crescent was 176.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% higher than the Beaufort average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Darby Crescent has the 14th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Beaufort and the 56th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 36.6%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2022-10-07 | £106,639 |
| 19 Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £109,995 | 2021-09-20 | £135,899 |
| 37 Darby Crescent, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2006-02-17 | £102,353 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Self-Employed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 240 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 657 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,221 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Glyncoed Primary School Badminton Grove , Ebbw Vale NP23 5UL | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 1,873 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 | 906 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 929 yd | |
| Sun Valley | 29 Bethcar Street | 950 yd | |
| Sugar & Crumbs Ebbw Vale | Unit 6, Ebbw Vale Shopping Centre, Market Street | 983 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining at Tesco | Tesco Cafe, North West Approach | 990 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Sports & Social Club | Hill Top Sports And Social Club, Darby Crescent | 442 yd | |
| Willowtown Constitutional Club | 102 Mount Pleasant Road | 814 yd | |
| The Picture House | Market Street | 983 yd | |
| Masonic Hall | Masonic Hall, Western Terrace | 997 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Chip Shop | 22-23 Hilltop, Darby Crescent | 316 yd | |
| Gourmet House | 59 Mount Pleasant Road | 841 yd | |
| Flames Kebab | 9 Bethcar Street | 950 yd | |
| Arlos Organics | 13 Bethcar Street | 951 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Fish Bar | 8 Bethcar Street | 981 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 923 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Store, North West Approach | 990 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 1,067 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 1,083 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.