King Street is in Cwm, Ebbw Vale and in Blaenau Gwent district. NP23 7SQ 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 King Street, Cwm, Ebbw Vale, NP23 7SQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP23 7SY, NP23 7SZ, NP23 7TG, NP23 7SG, NP23 7SJ, NP23 7TF, NP23 7TE, NP23 7TQ, NP23 7SU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP23 7SQ has a slightly higher male population, with 53% 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 | 49.3% | 47% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -4.0% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 4.0% |
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 7SQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 41.1% | 48.6% | 7.5% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 29% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 13.8% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.2% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 42.7% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 35.5% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 15.4% | 11.7% | -3.7% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 13.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.9% | 27.1% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 12.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 7.1% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 21.9% | 11.5% | 16.9% | 5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -20.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 23.4% | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.7% | 37.2% | 20.5% |
| Christian | 32.7% | 46.2% | -13.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Street was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Cwm average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Street has the 4th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cwm and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 232 local areas in Blaenau Gwent .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 King Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2024-09-20 | £86,560 |
| 77 King Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-03-22 | £110,127 |
| 91 King Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2023-05-02 | £95,474 |
| 48 King Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Other, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2022-10-14 | £75,000 |
| 79 King Street, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-04-22 | £119,023 |
NP23 7SQ 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Primary School Canning Street , Cwm NP23 7RD | - not rated | 933 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pen-Y-Cwm Special School Strand Annealing Lane , NP23 6AN | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 4,085 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Markham Primary School Pantycefn Road , Markham NP12 0QD | - not rated | 4,595 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steel House Festival Ltd | Unit 19, Cwm Small Business Centre, Marine Street | 359 yd | |
| TK`s & Community Group | 2 Falcon Terrace | 482 yd | |
| Cosy Cwtch | Tirzah Baptist Church, 2 Falcon Terrace | 482 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Comrades Club & Institute | 86 Marine Street | 254 yd | |
| Cwm Conservative Club | Conservative Club, Mill Terrace | 547 yd | |
| The Legion | Royal British Legion Club, Canning Street | 677 yd | |
| Riverside Social Club | Riverside Social Club And Institute, Itton Street | 724 yd | |
| Bailey Arms | Bailey Arms, School Terrace | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Fish Bar | 47 Marine Street | 405 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.