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NP23 6AL | Demographic profile

This area is in a highly desirable neighbourhood popular with families

Demographic data is collected by the Office for National Statistics in the census. This information is grouped into small geographic areas a few streets in size.

National politics

    Blaenau Gwent Co is represented by the Labour party.

Labour

National (General) Election 2019

49.18%
Labour
20.57%
Brexit Party
19.02%
Conservative
5.7%
Plaid Cymru
4.25%
Liberal Democrat
Voting margin 28.61%
Voting turnout 59.0%

This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Blaenau Gwent Co, represented by the Labour MP, Nick Smith. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 8,647 votes over Brexit Party. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.

Population

  • 1819 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
low density urban

The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is fairly densely populated, with 1819 people living in the neighbourhood.

While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a fairly densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.

Average age of local residents

  • Slightly older than the National average of 39
41 years old
5%
5%
0-4
6%
4%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
5%
16-19
6%
5%
20-24
6%
8%
25-29
19%
20%
30-44
25%
25%
45-64
18%
18%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • National Average
  • This Area

Popularity with families

  • Popular with families with older children

This area is popular with families with older children. The majority of people living here are single.

Income

  • Average household income is around the National average
31k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a very affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the National average.

Deprivation

  • Blaenau Gwent performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
scores highly

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blaenau Gwent performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.

Industry of employment

  • Most popular sectors: Manufacturing, Retail, and Health
Manufacturing

Typical industries in which local people are employed include Manufacturing, Retail, and Health

Travel to work

  • Most popular travel methods: Car and Walking
Car

Most people travel to their workplace by Car (70%) and Walking (11%)

Average age of local residents

  • Around the Caerphilly Locality average of 41
41 years old
5%
5%
0-4
5%
4%
5-9
6%
7%
10-15
4%
5%
16-19
5%
5%
20-24
6%
8%
25-29
18%
20%
30-44
28%
25%
45-64
19%
18%
65+

Population breakdown by age range

  • Caerphilly Locality Average
  • This Area

Income

  • Average household income is around the Caerphilly Locality average
31k
Average annual income

Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a very affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income around the Caerphilly Locality average.

Deprivation

  • Blaenau Gwent scores significantly better than Caerphilly in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
scores highly

Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Blaenau Gwent performs very well in official government statistics looking at household income, employment, health and access to opportunities

This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.