Spencer Street is in Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 6UJ 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 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 6UG, NP23 6BQ, NP23 6UL, NP23 6BH, NP23 6BL, NP23 6BX, NP23 6BG, NP23 6DB, NP23 6DA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP23 6UJ is primarily male, with 53.9% 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 | 51.9% | 46.1% | -5.8% | 51.0% | -4.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 53.9% | 5.8% | 49.0% | 4.9% |
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 6UJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 34.8% | 49.1% | 14.3% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 30.1% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -14.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 38.4% | -4.3% | 48.4% | -10.0% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 38.8% | 9.1% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 16.1% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.4% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 25.7% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.5% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 18.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.1% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 17% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.1% | 19.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.7% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 89.5% | 91.8% | 2.3% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 86% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 86.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 7.4% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 27.8% | 13.5% | 14.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spencer Street was 224.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.4% higher than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spencer Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 34th highest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-25 | £118,759 |
| 11 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-04-15 | £121,395 |
| 9 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2023-08-17 | £71,691 |
| 3 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £97,000 | 2022-03-03 | £100,394 |
| 6 Spencer Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-02-28 | £266,208 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 941 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Willowtown Primary School Brynheulog Street , Willowtown NP23 6NJ | - not rated | 1,211 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 | 1,271 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| River Centre 3-16 Learning Community Pontygof , NP23 5AZ | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Georgetown C.P. School Oakfield Road , Tredegar NP22 4LJ | - not rated | 2,153 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Spice Indian Restaurant and Takeaway | 8 Church Street | 282 yd | |
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds Restaurant, The Walk | 550 yd | |
| Cowgirl Burgers | 89 Bethcar Street | 589 yd | |
| Caffe Della Citta | 46 Bethcar Street | 633 yd | |
| Cafe Lina | 35 Bethcar Street | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Inn | Castle Inn, High Street | 166 yd | |
| RTB (Ebbw Vale) RFC | 45-46 High Street | 194 yd | |
| Cafe @ evi | The Institute, Church Street | 282 yd | |
| Ebbw Vale Conservative Club | 40 Bethcar Street | 633 yd | |
| Morgan’s Wine Bar | 62-64 Bethcar Street | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shane’s Fish Bar (Ebbw Vale) | 55a Church Street | 141 yd | |
| Kung Fu | 18 Church Street | 158 yd | |
| Sun Do | 15 Church Street | 282 yd | |
| Pizza Addict | 6 Church Street | 282 yd | |
| Frenchies | 95 Bethcar Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Unit 1, The Walk | 550 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Store Ltd, The Walk | 576 yd | |
| B & M Express | 32 Bethcar Street | 778 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 | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.