Forgeside in the town of Blaina in the town of Nantyglo
About Forgeside
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Blaenau Gwent is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Blaenau Gwent Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 132.59 miles West from central London., 19.78 miles North from Cardiff, 27.44 miles South West from Hereford and 32.67 miles North West from Bristol.
FORGESIDE is within the Post Town of ABERTILLERY
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Map of Forgeside
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000318 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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Postcodes for Forgeside |
| Walking Distances | ||
| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
Street Crime Data accessed from data.police.uk on 06/10/2024.
Budget Friendly Hotels near Forgeside
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil Address: Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT Telephone: 0871 984 6371 Visit Hotel Page |
9.51 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Aberdare Address: Ffordd Tirwaun Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
11.53 |
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3: Name:ibis budget Newport Address: 164 Malpas Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
13.28 |
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4: Name:Travelodge Caerphilly Address: 1 Beddau Way, Caerphilly, CF83 2AX Telephone: 0871 984 6364 Visit Hotel Page |
14.03 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Newport Central Address: 66 Bridge St, Newport, NP20 4AP Telephone: 0871 984 6411 Visit Hotel Page |
14.25 |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gwent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| Forgeside | |
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| Latitude | 51.767930 |
| Longitude | -3.161027 |
| OS Easting (X): | 319892 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 208382 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO199084 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:32 |
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| Sunset | 16:22 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 16 November 2024 at 02:00 (26.66 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 6.0°C (95.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | ENE (2 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00007542, W00007545, W00007546, W00007548, W00007551, W00007555 & W00007668 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Hardship, Retired Independent City Dwellers, Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces, Ageing Industrious Workers & White Suburban Communities |
| Average Age | 43.70, 40.29 & 37.90 |
| Area Population | 1369.00, 1506.00 & 1311.00 |
| Male Population | 714.00, 742.00 & 668.00 (51%) |
| Female Population | 655.00, 764.00 & 643.00 (49%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 53 & 44 (3%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001443, W01001445 &W01001469 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaenau Gwent 005A, Blaenau Gwent 005C &Blaenau Gwent 005F |
| SOA Code: | 5d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000318 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaenau Gwent 005 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Brynmawr |
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| Lakeside Retail Park - Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SL |
| 01495 314820 |
| Distance: 2.01 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Brynmawr |
| Iceland Ebbw Vale |
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| Unit 1 The Walk, Ebbw Vale Retail Park, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DL |
| 01495350844 |
| Distance: 2.07 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Ebbw Vale |
| Tesco Ebbw Vale Superstore |
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| North W Approach, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6TS |
| 0345 677 9240 |
| Distance: 2.62 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Ebbw Vale Superstore |
| Iceland Abertillery |
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| 31 High Street, Abertillery, Gwent, NP13 1AG |
| 01495212986 |
| Distance: 2.82 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Abertillery |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blaenau Gwent |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent &NP23 6XB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 350 555 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blaenau Gwent |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Smith |
| Details for the MP Nick Smith on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Smith on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nick Smith won with a majority of 12,183 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 70,153 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Blaina &Nantyglo Ward |
| Community Council: Nantyglo and Blaina |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Wales Middle Schools
Abertillery Learning Community
Address: Abertillery Learning Community, Alma Street, Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 1HN
Distance: 2.57 miles
Contact: 01495 355911
Wales Primary Schools
Ystruth Primary
Address: Ystruth Primary, East Pentwyn, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3XG
Distance: 0.29 miles
Contact: 01495 355990
Ysgol Gymraeg Brohelyg
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Brohelyg, Rising Sun Industrial Estate, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3DQ
Distance: 0.67 miles
Contact: 01495 355830
Coed Y Garn Primary School
Address: Coed Y Garn Primary School, Parrot Row, Blaina, Blaenau Gwent, NP13 3AH
Distance: 0.64 miles
Contact: 01495 290044
St Mary's Roman Catholic
Address: St Mary's Roman Catholic, Catholic Road, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4EF
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: 01495 310596
Blaen-y-Cwm Primary School
Address: Blaen-y-Cwm Primary School, Blaenafon Road, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4BR
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: 01495 313524
St. Mary's Church School
Address: St. Mary's Church School, Intermediate Road, Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 4SF
Distance: 2.41 miles
Contact: 01495 310525
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
BLAINA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AT
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: :
SMART SMILES EBBW VALE
Address: UNIT 2, THE WALK RETAIL CENTRE, EBBW VALE, NP23 6DL
Distance: 2.07 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY (51 BETHCAR STREET)
Address: 51 BETHCAR STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HW
Distance: 2.13 miles
Contact: :
BAILEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 89 BAILEY STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AN
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: :
WORCESTER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-12 WORCESTER STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4DA
Distance: 2.26 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIDGE CENTRE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLAINA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: REAR OF HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 3AT
Distance: 0.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290325
BLAEN-Y-CWM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360682
CWM HEALTH CENTRE
Address: CANNING STREET, CWM, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 7RW
Distance: 2.08 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 370209
GLYN EBWY SURGERY
Address: JAMES STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6JG
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 302716
PEN-Y-CAE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6EY
Distance: 2.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 304076
CWM CALON
Address: THE BRIDGE CENTRE, FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 2.69 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 533533
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
TH PRICHARD & SON LTD
Address: 102-103 HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AE
Distance: 0.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290214
WELL
Address: BRYNMAWR WELLBEING CENTRE, BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 1.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 310338
BOOTS
Address: 11 MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, NP23 6HL
Distance: 2.14 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 302159
WELL
Address: 6 MARINE STREET, CWM, EBBW VALE, NP23 7ST
Distance: 2.15 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 370273
ALLIED PHARMACY EBBW VALE
Address: UNIT 3-4, EBBW VALE SHOPPING CENTRE, MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, NP23 6HP
Distance: 2.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 307709
WELL
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, JAMES STREET, EBBW VALE, NP23 6JG
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 302032
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ebbw Vale Parkway Station is 1.68 miles away.
Address: Ebbw Vale Parkway station, off Glan Ebbw Terrace, Waun-Lywd, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 8AP
Ebbw Vale Parkway is situated on the Ebbw Valley Railway and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Ebbw Vale Parkway Station is an unstaffed station.
Ebbw Vale Town Station is 1.88 miles away.
Address: Ebbw Vale Town station, Steelworks Road, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6DN
Ebbw Vale Town is situated on the Ebbw Valley Railway and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Ebbw Vale Town Station is an unstaffed station.