Postcode NP22 3SL (Blaenau Gwent)

Map showing NP22 3SL and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP22 3SL is located in Blaenau Gwent It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. NP22 3SL is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NP22 3SL is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.1 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NP22 3SL as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to NP22 3SL is Llwyn Helyg which is centered 75 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Pen-y-bont and is 76 m away. The closest railway station is Rhymney Rail Station, 3.95 km away.

The local pub for residents of NP22 3SL is Mountain Air Inn and is 45 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on December 18, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Ashvale Supper Bar and is 795 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on January 29, 2020.

Residents reported an average download speed of 62.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 16.8 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.1 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.

Policing for NP22 3SL is covered by the Gwent police force association and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NP22 3SL and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NP22 3SL, and the approximate distance away.

Llwyn Helyg 75 m
Waundeg 95 m
Bush Bach 166 m
Pen-Y-Bont 187 m
Highfield Close 194 m
Maes Morgan 289 m
Heads Of The Valleys Road 304 m
Station Road 423 m
Trefil Road 1.13 km
A465 5.97 km
A4048 8.33 km
A48 32 km
A40 42.27 km
M5 50.89 km
A38 55.52 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP22 3SL

Introduction June 1999
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NP22 3SL - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Mountain Air Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 18, 2018
45 m
Mountain Air Inn Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
December 18, 2018
45 m
Waundeg and Nantybwch Community Centre Other catering premises 4
Good
December 16, 2021
178 m
Waundeg and Nantybwch Community Centre Other catering premises 4
Good
December 16, 2021
178 m
Ambay Service Station Kiosk Retailers - other 4
Good
July 20, 2021
192 m
Ambay Service Station Retailers - other 4
Good
July 20, 2021
192 m
The Nine Arches Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 5, 2017
311 m
The Nine Arches Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
July 5, 2017
311 m
Ysgol Gynradd Brynbach School/college/university 2
Needs Improvement
March 22, 2022
517 m
Brynbach Primary School School/college/university 2
Needs Improvement
March 22, 2022
517 m
St Josephs R.C Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 17, 2018
661 m
St Josephs R.C Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
December 17, 2018
661 m
Ashvale Stores Ltd Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 5, 2021
682 m
Ashvale Stores Ltd Retailers - other 1
Needs Major Improvement
October 5, 2021
682 m
Parc Bryn Bach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 6, 2018
744 m
Bryn Bach Parc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
September 6, 2018
744 m
Ashvale Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 29, 2020
795 m
Ashvale Supper Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
January 29, 2020
795 m
Clwb Ashvale Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 10, 2018
843 m
Meat and Eat Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
October 9, 2019
843 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NP22 3SL - Data from Apr 2022

Pen-y-bont Bus Stop/Station 76 m
Waundeg Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Llwyn Helyg Bus Stop/Station 128 m
Waundeg Bottom Bus Stop/Station 132 m
Tynewydd Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Rhymney Rail Station Rail 3.95 km
Pontlottyn Rail Station Rail 5 km
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 5.83 km
Bristol Airport Air 58.97 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NP22 3SL - Data from Dec 2021

Bryn Bach Park Woodland Or Forest 1.11 km
Cwm Milgatw Valley 1.27 km
Bryn-oer Patch Hill Or Mountain 1.7 km
Rhymni Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.02 km
Ras Bryn-oer Hill Or Mountain 2.25 km
Twyn Bryn-march Hill Or Mountain 2.28 km
Cefn Pyllauduon Hill Or Mountain 2.61 km
Cwm Mawr Valley 2.65 km
Cwm Nantmelyn Valley 2.79 km
Sirhowy Valley Valley 2.96 km
Twyn Ceiliog Hill Or Mountain 3.61 km
Cwm Carno Valley 3.71 km
Llangynidr Reservoir Inland Water 3.84 km
Cwm Carneilw Valley 3.94 km
Carno Reservoir Inland Water 3.99 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NP22 3SL - Data from Ofcom 2017

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 66 Mbps 62.9 Mbps 80 Mbps
Upload 19.3 Mbps 16.8 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% 10 1
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% - -
30-300 Mbps 100% 66.1 17.8
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

29 meters consuming 388,772 kWh - mean 13,406 kWh : median 12,052 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

27 meters consuming 89,228 kWh - mean 3,305 kWh : median 2,893 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NP22 3SL - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.79027000
Longitude -3.26280600
OS Easting 312999
OS Northing 0210934
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
437
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gwent

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward Sirhowy
Local Authority District Blaenau Gwent
European Electoral Region Wales
Local Learning and Skills Council South East Wales

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code W06000019
Travel To Work Area Merthyr Tydfil

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Tredegar BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Wales (not covered)
Workplace Zone W35002246
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blaenau Gwent 003
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blaenau Gwent 003C
Output Area / Small Area 8C3