About Alma Street
Alma Street is a street located in Blaenavon. It uses the postcode NP4 9QP. The street has a length of approximately 63 metres.
The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Torfaen is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway.
The street is located within the Torfaen - Torfaen Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Wales.
The road has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 40800016 in the National Street Gazetteer.
It is located within the county of Gwent, which is a part of the nation of Wales. It's 129.37 miles West from central London., 20.75 miles North from Cardiff, 24.78 miles South West from Hereford and 30.69 miles North West from Bristol.
ALMA STREET is within the Post Town of PONTYPOOL
Alma
Historical Event (Crimean War)
The name Alma comes from a river in Crimea, known for the Battle of Alma in 1854 during the Crimean War. This battle saw a significant victory for the allied English, French, and Ottoman forces over the Russian Army, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.
The name Alma commemorates this battle and is reflected in over 300 street names across Great Britain.
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Budget Friendly Hotels near Alma Street
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:ibis budget Newport Address: 164 Malpas Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
12.54 |
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2: Name:Travelodge Merthyr Tydfil Address: Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Village, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1UT Telephone: 0871 984 6371 Visit Hotel Page |
12.88 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Newport Central Address: 66 Bridge St, Newport, NP20 4AP Telephone: 0871 984 6411 Visit Hotel Page |
13.54 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Aberdare Address: Ffordd Tirwaun Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
14.82 |
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5: Name:Holiday Inn Express Newport Address: Lakeside Drive, Coedkernew Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
15.09 |
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Map of Alma Street
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOA W02000323 (Statistical Neighbourhood) | |
| Click Hint | Click on a Circle for a detailed breakdown below map. | |
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
House Sales
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
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| 2018 | £129,450 | £129,450 | £129,450 | 1 |
| 2019 | £84,000 | £95,000 | £89,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | £115,000 | £68,000 | £91,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 | 1 |
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Nearby Estate Agents
| Name | Address | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Estates | 4 Church Street Abertillery NP13 1DA | Visit Website |
| Fine & Country | Nevill Street, Abergavenny, NP7 5AA | Visit Website |
| FoyWilliams | 17 Nevill Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5AA | Visit Website |
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 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gwent |
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Location Details
| Alma Street | |
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| Latitude | 51.776716 |
| Longitude | -3.083478 |
| OS Easting (X): | 325257 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 209277 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO253093 |
Roads that have a Junction with Alma Street
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Phillips Street | junction |
| Ellick Street | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 06:57 |
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| Sunset | 19:11 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 22 September 2024 at 21:00 (24.37 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Mist |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 15.8°C (94.4%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | NE (6 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00007781 |
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| ONS Area Name | Deprived Blue-Collar Terraces |
| Average Age | 41.75 |
| Area Population | 1297.00 |
| Male Population | 630.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 667.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 20 (2%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001490 |
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| LSOA Name: | Torfaen 001D |
| SOA Code: | 5b |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000323 |
| MSOA Name: | Torfaen 001 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Waitrose Abergavenny |
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| Merthyr Road, Llanfoist, Abergavenny, Gwent, NP7 9LL |
| 01873 851184 |
| Distance: 3.72 Miles |
| Directions to Waitrose Abergavenny |
| Iceland Abertillery |
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| 31 High Street, Abertillery, Gwent, NP13 1AG |
| 01495212986 |
| Distance: 3.85 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Abertillery |
| Tesco Abertillery Superstore |
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| Castle St, Abertillery, NP13 1UR |
| 0345 677 8992 |
| Distance: 4.01 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Abertillery Superstore |
| Asda Brynmawr |
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| Lakeside Retail Park - Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SL |
| 01495 314820 |
| Distance: 4.21 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Brynmawr |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater than 2 Mbps | 12.2 | 15.3 | 20.4 | N | 9 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Torfaen |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Pontypool, Torfaen &NP4 6YB |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 762 200 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Torfaen |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Thomas-Symonds |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Thomas-Symonds on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election Nick Thomas-Symonds won with a majority of 7,322 the result was Lab hold. The total electorate was 71,738 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Blaenavon Ward |
| Community Council: Blaenavon |
| Ceremonial County: Gwent |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
Ysgol Bryn Onnen
Address: Ysgol Bryn Onnen, Varteg Road, Pontypool, Torfaen, NP4 7RT
Distance: 2.23 miles
Contact: 01495 772284
Blaenavon Heritage Vc Primary School
Address: Blaenavon Heritage Vc Primary School, Blaenavon Community Campus, Middle Coed Cae Road, Blaenavon, Torfaen, NP4 9AW
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: 01495 766500
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: BLAENAVON RESOURCE CENTRE, MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: :
BLAINA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AT
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: :
THE BRIDGE CENTRE HEALTH CENTRE
Address: FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: :
ABERSYCHAN DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 10 BROAD STREET, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BQ
Distance: 3.83 miles
Contact: :
ABERTILLERY DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 3A SOMERSET STREET, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1DJ
Distance: 3.89 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
BLAENAVON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360663
BLAINA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: REAR OF HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 3AT
Distance: 3.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290325
CWM CALON
Address: THE BRIDGE CENTRE, FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 533533
ABERTILLERY GROUP
Address: THE BRIDGE CENTRE, FOUNDRY BRIDGE, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 1BQ
Distance: 3.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 361636
THE SURGERY
Address: ABERSYCHAN GROUP PRACTICE, OLD ROAD, ABERSYCHAN, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7BH
Distance: 3.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 772239
BLAEN-Y-CWM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 4.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360682
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
WELL
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9ND
Distance: 0.31 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790293
BLAENAVON PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9AW
Distance: 0.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790594
WELL
Address: STANLEY ROAD, GARNDIFFAITH, PONTYPOOL, NP4 7LH
Distance: 2.89 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 772711
TH PRICHARD & SON LTD
Address: 102-103 HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AE
Distance: 3.35 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290214
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 36 MAIN ROAD, GILWERN, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 0AS
Distance: 3.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 830647
ALLIED PHARMACY MERTHYR ROAD
Address: WAITROSE STORE, 17 MERTHYR ROAD, LLANFOIST, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LL
Distance: 3.72 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 850702
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Abergavenny Station is 4.19 miles away.
Address: Abergavenny station, Station Approach, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HS
Abergavenny is situated on the Welsh Marches Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Abergavenny Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Ebbw Vale Parkway Station is 5.00 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.