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About

Abersychan is situated in the eastern part of the Torfaen borough, within the steep-sided valleys of the South Wales coalfield. The area's layout is defined by these geographical contours, with residential streets and terraced housing following the slopes. The local landscape is marked by former industrial sites and regenerated green spaces that trace the course of the Afon Lwyd river.

The area contains the historical Blaendare Tramroad Tunnel, a notable early railway tunnel built in the early 19th century. This structure, now a scheduled monument, reflects the region's pioneering role in industrial transport history. Community facilities and local businesses are concentrated along the main thoroughfares serving the residential neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Abersychan has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year. Abersychan is home to around 7,042 people, with a population density of about 284.4 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
23.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abersychan Population
7,042
Population density
284.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.92(+7%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.23(+26%)
Public order
4.4(-46%)
Vehicle crime
2.41(-16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,823
96.84%
Other White
61
0.87%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
27
0.38%
Irish
23
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.31%
Total population: 7,046

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,365
24.34%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,281
22.84%
Level 3 (A level)
982
17.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
908
16.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
576
10.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,001
33.62%
Owns with a mortgage
841
28.25%
Other social rented
558
18.74%
Social rents from council
297
9.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
213
7.15%
Total households: 2,977

Property prices in Abersychan

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 in Abersychan area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £410,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Abersychan in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abersychan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£320,000
Semi-Detached18£171,750
Terraced26£148,750
Flats3£85,000

10 years median price trend in Abersychan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abersychan.

All postcodes in Abersychan

NP47RW

Gladstone Terrace

NP48QL

Railway Cottages

NP47SG

Penylan Road

NP48RN

Riverside Cottages

NP47EU

St Francis Close Clos Sant Ffransis

NP47RJ

Golynos Place

NP48PH

Station Street

NP47JB

Ambleside

NP48XL

Cwmavon Road

NP47UJ

Pembroke Terrace

NP47PG

Victoria Place

NP47RD

Green Way

NP47LU

Eridge Road

NP47SN

Severn View

NP47PT

Alma Close

NP47TZ

Greenfield Terrace

NP47QF

Rockvilla Close

NP47LS

Top Road

NP47LP

Gelli Rhwy Road

NP47QJ

Herberts Road

NP48PX

Vicarage Lane

NP47UL

Pembroke Place

NP47UE

Balance Road

NP47QT

Earl Close

NP47QS

Chapel Close

NP47QU

New Houses

NP48PZ

Stony Road

NP47SE

Clos Ysgol Garnteg

NP48UG

Varteg Road

NP47NY

Viaduct Road

NP46TH

Lasgarn Place

NP47HF

Fairfield

NP49DX

Varteg Road

NP47HD

Gordon Road

NP47UN

Salisbury Terrace

NP47RT

Shop Road

NP47JF

Glanyrafon Cottages

NP47JT

Ambleside

NP47LD

Benton Villas

NP47SB

Penylan Road

NP48XR

Waterworks Lane

NP47RY

Samsons Avenue

NP47SA

Penylan Fields

NP47RQ

Emlyn Terrace

NP47RA

New Road

NP47HZ

Pisgah Road

NP47NW

Viaduct Road

NP47EQ

Cwrt Y Porth Fawr

NP47BE

East View

NP47ST

Graigddu View

NP47HR

Waterloo Place

NP47RS

Butlers Court

NP47QQ

Herberts Road

NP47EP

Cleaves Terrace

NP47RR

Bethel Court

NP47PF

Viaduct Road

NP47JL

Rose Cottages

NP47DG

Old Lane

NP47TQ

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

NP48QA

Greenwood Road

NP47LA

Church Road

NP47PJ

Jubilee Place

NP47LT

Top Road

NP47TG

Caradoc Street

NP47DU

Pleasant View

NP48UZ

Cwmavon Road

NP47HN

Coed Terrace

NP47BG

Brynteg

NP47RX

Samsons Avenue

NP47NU

Viaduct Road

NP48QE

Stoney Road

NP47DX

Waterloo Road

NP47JR

Black Path

NP47JD

Co Operative Terrace

NP47JX

Ambleside

NP47JN

Bluetts Road

NP47DT

Mount Pleasant

NP47EA

Manor Road

NP47SQ

Ty-Rosser-Gwyn

NP47LY

Stanley Road

NP47HS

Neath Villas

NP47TN

Pentwyn Heights

NP47EW

Stryd Yr Undeb

NP47AZ

Swan Square

NP47RB

Railway Close

NP47PA

Viaduct Road

NP47JU

Ambleside Upper

NP48PU

Cwmavon Road

NP47TL

The Landing

NP48PT

Victoria Road

NP49DZ

Cwmavon Road

NP46TQ

Linton Court

NP47JJ

Pisgah Hill

NP47AW

Glansychan Lane

NP48UW

Cwmavon Road

NP47JP

Woodlands

NP47PB

Bluetts Houses

NP47TE

Severn View Terrace

NP47DQ

Old Lane

NP47SJ

Hillcrest

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.