Postcode NP23 6XR (Blaenau Gwent)

Map showing NP23 6XR and nearby postcodes

The postcode NP23 6XR is located in Blaenau Gwent It was introduced in June 1999 and is an active postcode. NP23 6XR is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

NP23 6XR 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 NP23 6XR as Hard-pressed living > Challenged terraced workers > Deprived blue-collar terraces.

The closest road name to NP23 6XR is Cemetery Road which is centered 204 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Bowling Green and is 123 m away. The closest railway station is Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station, 3.27 km away.

The local pub for residents of NP23 6XR is Masonic Hall and is 305 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on March 25, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from Gourmet House and is 332 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Needs Major Improvement on December 20, 2021.

Policing for NP23 6XR 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 6XR and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NP23 6XR, and the approximate distance away.

Cemetery Road 204 m
Bridge Street 250 m
Valley Road 256 m
Beaufort Road 287 m
Colliers' Row 305 m
A4281 315 m
Glanffrwd Terrace 321 m
Newchurch Road 335 m
Mount Pleasant Road 341 m
Harcourt Street 358 m
Western Terrace 360 m
Libanus Road 381 m
Hughes Avenue 400 m
Lilian Grove 416 m
Emlyn Avenue 535 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode NP23 6XR

Introduction June 1999
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NP23 6XR - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Ebbw Vale Foodbank Distribution Centre & Warehouse Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2019
161 m
Ebbw Vale Foodbank Distribution Centre & Warehouse Distributors/Transporters Exempt
March 26, 2019
161 m
Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
305 m
Masonic Hall Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
305 m
Clwb Ceidwadwyr Willowtown Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 21, 2018
311 m
Willowtown General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 8, 2019
311 m
Willowtown Constitutional Club Pub/bar/nightclub 4
Good
November 21, 2018
311 m
Willowtown General Store Retailers - other 4
Good
April 8, 2019
311 m
Gourmet House Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
December 20, 2021
332 m
Gourmet House Takeaway/sandwich shop 1
Needs Major Improvement
December 20, 2021
332 m
Gertbert Hospitality Retailers - other Exempt
September 26, 2019
336 m
KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
336 m
Gertbert Hospitality Retailers - other Exempt
September 26, 2019
336 m
KFC Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
February 4, 2021
336 m
Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 28, 2019
372 m
Tesco Stores Ltd (Siop) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 12, 2018
372 m
Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
December 12, 2018
372 m
Tesco Family Dining at Tesco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 4
Good
August 28, 2019
372 m
Deano's Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
380 m
Llety Gwely a Brecwast Ty Cranog Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 4
Good
March 3, 2017
380 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NP23 6XR - Data from Apr 2022

Bowling Green Bus Stop/Station 123 m
Bowling Green Bus Stop/Station 139 m
Lillian Grove Bus Stop/Station 174 m
Lillian Grove Bus Stop/Station 183 m
Eugene Cross Park Bus Stop/Station 207 m
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 3.27 km
Ebbw Vale Parkway Rail Station Rail 3.29 km
Pontlottyn Rail Station Rail 6.5 km
Bristol Airport Air 56.23 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NP23 6XR - Data from Dec 2021

Cwm Nantmelyn Valley 1.97 km
Cwm Gwybedog Valley 2.02 km
Cwm Carno Valley 2.15 km
Sirhowy Valley Valley 2.51 km
Carno Reservoir Inland Water 2.77 km
Mynydd Carn-y-cefn Hill Or Mountain 2.79 km
Cwm Crachen Valley 3.06 km
Coed y Rhyd Woodland Or Forest 3.14 km
Cwm Carneilw Valley 3.15 km
Y Domen Fawr Hill Or Mountain 3.18 km
Clydach Dingle Valley 3.58 km
Twyn Bryn-march Hill Or Mountain 3.59 km
Mulfran Hill Or Mountain 3.63 km
Cwm Milgatw Valley 3.75 km
Llangynidr Reservoir Inland Water 3.94 km

Location

Country Wales
Latitude 51.78564300
Longitude -3.20944100
OS Easting 316671
OS Northing 0210357
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
365
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Gwent

National Park

Wales (non-National Park)

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Blaenau Gwent
Electoral Ward Ebbw Vale North
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: Deprived blue-collar 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 W35000527
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Blaenau Gwent 004
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Blaenau Gwent 004C
Output Area / Small Area 8B1