Station Road is in Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6TN is located in the Cwm electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6TN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6UD, NP23 6TW, NP23 6TU, NP23 6TP, NP23 6UB, NP23 6TT, NP23 8DN, NP23 6TY, NP23 6UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 6TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.1% | 49.8% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 50.2% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 31% | 41.9% | 10.9% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 42.3% | -7.7% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 45.8% | 48.7% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 34% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 12.1% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.5% | 25.7% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.4% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 4.4% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.8% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.3% | 22.1% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 99% | 95.1% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.1% | 76.7% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.9% | 13.5% | 5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.3% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Station Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 70th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 31.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns House Station Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-03-21 | £407,478 |
| Park Hotel Station Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2019-07-03 | £255,944 |
| Rymels Villa Station Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2014-12-18 | £440,771 |
| Rymels Villa Station Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, a newly built property | £110,000 | 2001-03-30 | £440,000 |
| Ael Y Bryn Station Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Detached, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2000-03-17 | £227,920 |
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,443 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 1,492 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 3,345 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints R.C. Primary School Heol Yr Ysgol , Ebbw Vale NP23 6QP | - not rated | 3,424 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Team Ltd | Trade Team Distribution Depot, Festival Drive | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | Park Hotel, Station Road | 2 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiling Valley | 7 Park Place | 148 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.