Cwrt Rhyd Carmeltown, Blaenau Gwent
31 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP23), about 60 m long. USRN 3100280.
- Energy: 30 homes have an energy certificate (C: 30).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Blaenau Gwent costs £2,531 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 329 to 331 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Glan Rhyd Surgery, about 290 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 500 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 92 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
30 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 41 m². Most common: Flat (30). Built: 1967-1975 (30). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (30).
Council tax
What each band costs in Blaenau Gwent in 2026-27: Band D £2,531 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,688 | £1,969 | £2,250 | £2,531 | £3,094 | £3,656 | £4,219 | £5,063 | £5,906 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 780 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 40 address points in this street's postcodes, 5 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 5 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| NP23 5QE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| NP23 5PL | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 0 / 4 |
Height above sea level
The street's 31 addresses are between 329 m and 331 m above sea level (330 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP23 5PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP23 5QE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ebbw Vale Town 249,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Ebbw Vale Parkway 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Rhymney 123,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km (4.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Carmel Chapel Carmeltown | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brynmawr Bus Station Stand1 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 50 Harcourt Street Parking | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Beaufort Rise, Ebbw Vale | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 45.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Glan Rhyd Surgery | 290 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest H Shackleton LTD | 290 m |
| NHS dentists | The Dental Surgery (51 Bethcar Street) | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Ysbyty Tri Chwm | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Ebbw Vale Police Station | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,210 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.7 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 5,060 m² | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, a World Heritage Site, 9.8 km (6.1 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Industrial Landscape | World Heritage Site | 9.8 km (6.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm Nantmelyn | Valley | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Cwm Carno | Valley | 880 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Carno Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Twyn Bryn-march | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
| Figyn-fawr Pond | Wetland | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) north-east |
| Bryn Bach Park | Wood | 4 km (2.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 19 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 12 | 31 |
19 of the street's 31 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Blaenau Gwent: see them on the Blaenau Gwent page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhos y Fedwen English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Glyncoed Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Beaufort Hill Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Willowtown Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Puddleducks Day Nursery NP23 5PP | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 4 Good | 18 May 2026 |
| Gwent Valleys Evangelism NP23 5PP | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Rassau Fish Bar NP23 5PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Beaufort RFC NP23 5PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Beaufort Bowls Club NP23 5PJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 110 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Prices of Beaufort NP23 5PE | Retailers - other | 150 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Scarrets NP23 5PF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 19 Feb 2025 |
| KJR Transport Ltd NP23 5SD | Distributors/Transporters | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Buds to Blossoms Day Nursery Ltd NP23 5JX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 4 Good | 2 Dec 2025 |
| Morrisons NP23 5YD | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 320 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Apr 2026 |
| B&M NP23 5TD | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2025 |
| Llys Glyncoed, Extra Care facility NP23 6LD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Chip Off The Old Block NP23 5TA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Greyhound Inn NP23 5JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Home Bargains NP23 5AS | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 |
| Vehicle crime | 16 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bevan Crescent (33); On or near School Lane (21); On or near Greenfield Crescent (11); On or near Cendl Crescent (10); On or near Riverside (10).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 10% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 10% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 82% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
School Road · James Row · A4047 · Church Crescent · Partridge Row · A4281 · Cendl Crescent · Bevan Crescent · Badminton Grove · Badminton Grove · Riverside · Greenfield Crescent
All the streets in NP23 and across Blaenau Gwent.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.