The NP23 5SW postcode is in Blaenau Gwent, Blaenau Gwent postcode town, within Wales, Wales region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the NP23 5SW area, explore the NP23 5SW Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the NP23 5SW area, visit the NP23 5SW House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | NP23 |
| Ward | Rassau and Garnlydan |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Rassau & Beaufort |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Region | Wales |
| Country | Wales |
| Travel To Work Area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| Police Force | Gwent |
| NHS Care Board | None |
| Electoral ward | Rassau and Garnlydan |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Blaenau Gwent |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 211 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Renting hard-pressed workers / Challenged white communities / Mining Legacy, while the work-zone classification is Mining and quarrying facilities.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Rassau(0.11 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Stonebridge Road(0.09 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Ebbw Vale Town(1.52 mi)
The nearest airport is Cardiff International Airport(28.32 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
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The nearest GP to this postcode is GLAN RHYD SURGERY(0.68 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| glan rhyd surgeryActiveglan rhyd surgery, riverside, beaufort ebbw vale, gwent | 01495301210 | NP23 5NT |
The population of NP235SW is 252 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 44 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (1108), Between 55 to 64 (924), and Between 45 to 54 (913).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 240 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 5.
Regarding education, 78 adults have No qualifications, while 23 have Level 4.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (276), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (223).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (181), followed by Christian (49).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Semi-routine occupations (50) followed by Routine occupations (44), and Never worked and long-term unemployed (39).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (388), and 276 adults mentioned they are Retired.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1566) and European Union EU-8 (23).