Map of Blackrock
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| Location Note | Central Point of Street - Not Actual Location | |
| MSOA Info | For MSOAs W02000315, W02000338 (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) | |
About Blackrock
Blackrock is located within the Blaenau Gwent &Monmouthshire Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK.
Blackrock is located within the county of , situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK. It's 131.65 miles West from central London., 22.67 miles North from Cardiff, 24.51 miles South West from Hereford and 33.68 miles North West from Bristol.
BLACKROCK is within the Post Town of ABERGAVENNY
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
House Sales in Blackrock
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | £45,000 | £260,000 | £213,028 | 325 |
| 2011 | £853,187 | £255,500 | £186,897 | 284 |
| 2012 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £221,400 | 214 |
| 2013 | £10,000 | £320,000 | £152,670 | 398 |
| 2014 | £1,528,401 | £675,000 | £103,515 | 744 |
| 2015 | £462,891 | £2,500,000 | £186,217 | 802 |
| 2016 | £25,000 | £382,500 | £29,132 | 2375 |
| 2017 | £540,000 | £300,000 | £17,945 | 3706 |
| 2018 | £7,600 | £162,500 | £13,864 | 2745 |
| 2019 | £250,000 | £315,000 | £15,178 | 2238 |
| 2020 | £105,000 | £220,000 | £14,130 | 1433 |
| 2021 | £179,950 | £865,000 | £22,361 | 1162 |
| 2022 | £94,406 | £280,000 | £118,572 | 880 |
| 2023 | £310,000 | £675,000 | £184,487 | 115 |
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2024. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
We have found 1 postcode for Blackrock
Location Details
| Blackrock | |
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| Latitude | 51.808803 |
| Longitude | -3.130180 |
| OS Easting (X): | 322091 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 212894 |
| OS Grid Reference: | SO221129 |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Gwent |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Frequently asked Questions for Blackrock
What Council (Local Authority) is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the local authority area of Blaenau Gwent &Monmouthshire Council which is a Welsh unitary authority.
What Community Council is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the area of Brynmawr Community Council.
What Electoral Ward is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the ward of Brynmawr &Llanelly Hill.
What County is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is not in a ceremonial county.
What Constituency is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the constituency of Blaenau Gwent &Monmouth.
What Part of the UK is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the historic nation of Wales.
What County Council area is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Blackrock in?
Blackrock is located within the Gwent Police area.
Sunset and Sunrise times for Blackrock , NP7 0LW
| Sunrise | 05:43 |
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| Sunset | 20:35 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Blackrock, NP7 0LW
| Observed at Weather Station: | Hereford 29 April 2024 at 12:00 (23.60 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 13.4°C (70.1%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | S (7 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00007571, W00008136, W00008137, W00008147 & W00008148 |
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| ONS Area Name | Industrious Transitions, Rural White-Collar Workers, White Suburban Communities & Established Farming Communities |
| Average Age | 45.91, 53.86 & 42.76 |
| Area Population | 1273.00, 1480.00 & 1406.00 |
| Male Population | 603.00, 722.00 & 703.00 (49%) |
| Female Population | 670.00, 758.00 & 703.00 (51%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 17, 8 & 29 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001446, W01001561 &W01001562 |
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| LSOA Name: | Blaenau Gwent 002A, Monmouthshire 003A &Monmouthshire 003B |
| SOA Code: | 5a, 8b &2d |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | W02000315 &W02000338 |
| MSOA Name: | Blaenau Gwent 002 &Monmouthshire 003 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Brynmawr |
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| Lakeside Retail Park - Nantyglo, Ebbw Vale, NP23 4SL |
| 01495 314820 |
| Distance: 2.23 Miles |
| Directions from Blackrock to Asda Brynmawr |
| Tesco Ebbw Vale Superstore |
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| North W Approach, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6TS |
| 0345 677 9240 |
| Distance: 3.93 Miles |
| Directions from Blackrock to Tesco Ebbw Vale Superstore |
| Iceland Ebbw Vale |
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| Unit 1 The Walk, Ebbw Vale Retail Park, Ebbw Vale, NP23 6DL |
| 01495350844 |
| Distance: 3.95 Miles |
| Directions from Blackrock to Iceland Ebbw Vale |
| Morrisons Ebbw Vale |
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| Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale NP23 5WS |
| 01495 352 973 |
| Distance: 4.08 Miles |
| Directions from Blackrock to Morrisons Ebbw Vale |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01873 - Abergavenny |
| Area Code: 01495 - Pontypool |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Blaenau Gwent &Monmouthshire |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Centre, Ebbw Vale, Blaenau Gwent, NP23 6XB, County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, Monmouthshire & |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 01495 350 555 &01633 644 644 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Blaenau Gwent &Monmouth |
| The Member of Parliament is Nick Smith &David T. C. Davies |
| Details for the MP Nick Smith &David T. C. Davies on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Nick Smith &David T. C. Davies on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Nick Smith &David T. C. Davies won with a majority of 8,647 the result was Lab hold &Con hold. The total electorate was 50,739 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Brynmawr &Llanelly Hill Ward |
| Community Council: Brynmawr |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Nearest Hospitals
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near BLACKROCK
WORCESTER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-12 WORCESTER STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4DA
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: :
BAILEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 89 BAILEY STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AN
Distance: 2.01 miles
Contact: :
BLAINA DENTAL SURGERY
Address: HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AT
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL CLINIC
Address: BLAENAVON RESOURCE CENTRE, MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: :
BEAUFORT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 BANK BUILDINGS, BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AD
Distance: 3.44 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near BLACKROCK
BLAEN-Y-CWM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360682
BLAINA MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: REAR OF HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, GWENT, NP13 3AT
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290325
BLAENAVON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9AW
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360663
WAR MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 3.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 810255
GLAN RHYD SURGERY
Address: RIVERSIDE, BEAUFORT EBBW VALE, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 5NT
Distance: 3.67 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 301210
PEN-Y-CAE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6EY
Distance: 3.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 304076
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near BLACKROCK
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 36 MAIN ROAD, GILWERN, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 0AS
Distance: 1.87 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 830647
WELL
Address: BRYNMAWR WELLBEING CENTRE, BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 2.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 310338
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 41 BEAUFORT STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4AQ
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 310258
WELL
Address: 14 BROAD STREET, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9ND
Distance: 3.17 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790293
TH PRICHARD & SON LTD
Address: 102-103 HIGH STREET, BLAINA, ABERTILLERY, NP13 3AE
Distance: 3.22 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 290214
BLAENAVON PHARMACY
Address: MIDDLE COEDCAE ROAD, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, NP4 9AW
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 790594
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near BLACKROCK
WILLIAMS & PARRY - BRYNMAWR
Address: 16 BEAUFORT STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AG
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: :
PHILLIPS OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 34 BROAD STREET, BLAENAVON, PONTYPOOL, GWENT, NP4 9NF
Distance: 3.11 miles
Contact: :
CRICKHOWELL OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 17 HIGH STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1BD
Distance: 3.48 miles
Contact: :
PAUL DARLINGTON LTD (EBBW VALE)
Address: 8-8A MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HJ
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
EBBW VALE OPTICAL CENTRE
Address: 23 MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HL
Distance: 3.85 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (EBBW VALE)
Address: 24 BETHCAR STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HQ
Distance: 3.91 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Ebbw Vale Town Station is 3.77 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.
Ebbw Vale Parkway Station is 4.55 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.