Park Place is in Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6TP 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 Park Place, Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6TT, NP23 6TN, NP23 6UD, NP23 6TY, NP23 6TR, NP23 6TU, NP23 6NF, NP23 6TW, NP23 8DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 6TP is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 47.7% | 46.7% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 52.3% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
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 6TP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 37.7% | 44.6% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 36.3% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -7.9% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 12.9% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 47% | 45.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 33.8% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 14.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 5.2% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 0.7% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 6TP this area, 28.8% 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 17.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.5% | 28.8% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 10% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24.2% | 15.4% | -8.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.7% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 18.3% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -15.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.7% | 97.7% | 2.0% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 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 | 97.3% | 95.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 95.1% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 34.6% | 13.5% | 21.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Place was 41.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.4% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Place has the 5th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 34th lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Park Place, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2025-04-30 | £130,893 |
| 2 Park Place, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £107,000 | 2024-06-12 | £116,000 |
| 2 Park Place, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2022-02-16 | £109,956 |
| 1 Park Place, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2021-04-08 | £91,809 |
| Brynawel Park Place, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2019-10-11 | £237,341 |
NP23 6TP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 96 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 1,348 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 1,576 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 3,352 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 3,482 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 | 3,574 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Hotel | Park Hotel, Station Road | 152 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smiling Valley | 7 Park Place | 2 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.6 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 | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.