Postcode NP23 5NB (Blaenau Gwent)

Map showing NP23 5NB and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP23 5NB is located in Blaenau Gwent It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. NP23 5NB is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

NP23 5NB 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 5NB as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Hard pressed rented terraces.

The closest road name to NP23 5NB is Beaufort Road which is centered 125 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Lillian Grove and is 80 m away. The closest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station, 3.51 km away.

The nearest takeaway food is available from KFC and is 302 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Very Good on February 4, 2021.

Residents reported an average download speed of 52.5 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.6 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 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 NP23 5NB 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 5NB and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Beaufort Road 125 m
Lilian Grove 173 m
Glanffrwd Terrace 195 m
Cemetery Road 246 m
Clos Bronwydd 251 m
Newchurch Road 282 m
Fitzroy Avenue 312 m
A4281 319 m
Emlyn Avenue 338 m
Glanffrwd Avenue 381 m
Badminton Grove 511 m
A4047 958 m
B4478 1.16 km
A465 3.02 km
Heads Of The Valleys Road 3.59 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP23 5NB

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 NP23 5NB - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ebbw Vale Foodbank Distribution Centre & Warehouse Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2019
264 m
Ebbw Vale Foodbank Distribution Centre & Warehouse Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2019
264 m
Gertbert Hospitality Retailers - other Exempt
September 26, 2019
302 m
KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
302 m
Gertbert Hospitality Retailers - other Exempt
September 26, 2019
302 m
KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
302 m
Ebbw Vale Welfare Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 30, 2018
330 m
Ebbw Vale Welfare Bowls Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
October 30, 2018
330 m
E & S General Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2018
336 m
E & S General Store Retailers - other 5
Very Good
August 21, 2018
336 m
Beer Stop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
430 m
Glyncoed Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
April 27, 2017
430 m
Happy Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 29, 2022
430 m
Beer Stop Ltd Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 29, 2022
430 m
Glyncoed Stores Retailers - other 4
Good
April 27, 2017
430 m
Happy Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
January 29, 2022
430 m
Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 28, 2019
435 m
Tesco Stores Ltd (Siop) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 12, 2018
435 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 12, 2018
435 m
Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 28, 2019
435 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Lillian Grove Bus Stop/Station 80 m
Lillian Grove Bus Stop/Station 89 m
Beaufort Arms Bus Stop/Station 119 m
Beaufort Arms Bus Stop/Station 133 m
Bowling Green Bus Stop/Station 232 m
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 3.51 km
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 3.53 km
Pontlottyn Rail Station Rail 6.71 km
Bristol Airport Air 56.41 km

Nearby Nature

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

Cwm Gwybedog Valley 1.76 km
Cwm Nantmelyn Valley 1.79 km
Cwm Carno Valley 1.9 km
Carno Reservoir Inland Water 2.52 km
Sirhowy Valley Valley 2.73 km
Cwm Carneilw Valley 2.91 km
Mynydd Carn-y-cefn Hill Or Mountain 2.93 km
Cwm Crachen Valley 2.96 km
Clydach Dingle Valley 3.37 km
Coed y Rhyd Woodland Or Forest 3.4 km
Y Domen Fawr Hill Or Mountain 3.44 km
Twyn Bryn-march Hill Or Mountain 3.45 km
Mulfran Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Cwm Milgatw Valley 3.68 km
Llangynidr Reservoir Inland Water 3.72 km

Broadband

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

All Speeds Median Avg Max
Download 55.7 Mbps 52.5 Mbps 79.91 Mbps
Upload 18.5 Mbps 14.6 Mbps 20 Mbps
Speed Band
Mbps
Users Download
Avg Mbps
Upload
Avg Mbps
0-2 Mbps 0% - -
2-5 Mbps 0% - -
5-10 Mbps 0% - -
10-30 Mbps 0% 16.2 3.2
30-300 Mbps 100% 59.8 16.9
300+ Mbps 0% - -

Gas Consumption

42 meters consuming 537,066 kWh - mean 12,787 kWh : median 12,624 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Electricity Consumption

43 meters consuming 155,719 kWh - mean 3,621 kWh : median 3,179 kWh
Lowest
Highest

Energy usage data for NP23 5NB - Data from 2020

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.78796900
Longitude -3.20883600
OS Easting 316717
OS Northing 0210615
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
1176
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gwent

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward Badminton
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: Challenged terraced workers
Subgroup: Hard pressed rented terraces
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 W35002250
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blaenau Gwent 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blaenau Gwent 004B
Output Area / Small Area 8B2