Postcode NP23 5BG (Blaenau Gwent)

Map showing NP23 5BG and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP23 5BG is located in Blaenau Gwent It was introduced in December 2000 and is an active postcode. NP23 5BG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NP23 5BG is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.3 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 NP23 5BG as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Older workers and retirement.

The closest road name to NP23 5BG is Primrose Lane which is centered 36 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Stonebridge Road and is 108 m away. The closest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station, 5 km away.

The local pub for residents of NP23 5BG is Ty Bryn Club and is 406 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on May 9, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Big Fry and is 482 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on March 8, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for NP23 5BG 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 NP23 5BG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NP23 5BG, and the approximate distance away.

Primrose Lane 36 m
Moor View 65 m
Alandale Road 71 m
Alandale Mews 97 m
Barnes Close 162 m
Ivy Close 170 m
Rassau Road 194 m
Graig Ebbw 199 m
Stonebridge Road 214 m
Coedcae 229 m
Maes-Y-Garreg 245 m
Waun Fawr 268 m
Nant Melyn 302 m
Mountain Road 506 m
Bryn-Serth Road 688 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP23 5BG

Introduction December 2000
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 NP23 5BG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
GV Supermarket Retailers - other 4
Good
December 15, 2017
229 m
GV Supermarket Retailers - other 4
Good
December 15, 2017
229 m
Ty Bryn Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 9, 2019
406 m
Ty Bryn Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
May 9, 2019
406 m
Meithrinfa Acorns (Cyn ysgol) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
February 7, 2019
482 m
Premier Retailers - other 4
Good
September 20, 2018
482 m
Stupps Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
482 m
The Big Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
482 m
Ysgol Gynradd Rhos-y-Fedwen School/college/university 3
Satisfactory
April 11, 2019
482 m
Acorns Nursery (Pre School) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 4
Good
February 7, 2019
482 m
Rassau General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
September 20, 2018
482 m
Rhos y Fedwen Primary School/college/university 3
Satisfactory
April 11, 2019
482 m
Stupps Retailers - other 5
Very Good
November 29, 2021
482 m
The Big Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
March 8, 2021
482 m
Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
574 m
Castle Inn Pub/bar/nightclub Awaiting Inspection
574 m
Cragfit Climbing Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 3
Satisfactory
January 3, 2019
644 m
Express Contract Drying Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
December 9, 2019
644 m
Primepac Solutions Ltd Manufacturers/packers 4
Good
June 26, 2019
644 m
Zorba Delicacies Ltd Manufacturers/packers 5
Very Good
March 18, 2021
644 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NP23 5BG - Data from Apr 2022

Stonebridge Road Bus Stop/Station 108 m
Stonebridge Road Bus Stop/Station 116 m
Stonebridge Road Bus Stop/Station 152 m
Stonebridge Road Bus Stop/Station 160 m
Post Office Bus Stop/Station 266 m
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 5 km
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 5.02 km
Rhymney Rail Station Rail 6.03 km
Bristol Airport Air 58.11 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NP23 5BG - Data from Dec 2021

Cwm Nantmelyn Valley 350 m
Cwm Carno Valley 1.26 km
Carno Reservoir Inland Water 1.7 km
Twyn Bryn-march Hill Or Mountain 1.71 km
Cwm Gwybedog Valley 1.77 km
Cwm Carneilw Valley 1.85 km
Cwm Milgatw Valley 2.04 km
Llangynidr Reservoir Inland Water 2.32 km
Cwm Odyn-ty Valley 2.78 km
Sirhowy Valley Valley 3.14 km
Bryn Bach Park Woodland Or Forest 3.3 km
Bryn-oer Patch Hill Or Mountain 3.91 km
Rhymni Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.93 km
Clydach Dingle Valley 4.01 km
Llyn y Garn-fawr Inland Water 4.22 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for NP23 5BG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 100%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.79771700
Longitude -3.22867400
OS Easting 315367
OS Northing 0211722
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1103
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gwent

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward Rassau
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: Suburbanites
Group: Semi-detached suburbia
Subgroup: Older workers and retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Ebbw Vale BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Ebbw Vale BUASD
Workplace Zone W35002240
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blaenau Gwent 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blaenau Gwent 001D
Output Area / Small Area 6B4