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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

NP47RG

Green Way

NP47NL

Griffiths Way

NP47SS

Gwyn Crescent

NP48XF

Station Houses

NP47QN

The Avenue

NP47TH

Pentwyn Terrace

NP47HJ

Waterloo Road

NP47TF

Lethbridge Terrace

NP47JY

Bluetts Road

NP47RE

Greenway

NP47LB

Blue Boar

NP47TT

Pentwyn Road

NP47JA

Commercial Close

NP48PW

Lower Harpers Road

NP47SH

Gelli Rhwy Road

NP47EL

Foundry Road

NP49EA

Cwmavon Road

NP47QE

Rockvilla Close

NP47EE

Church Road

NP47AR

Lewis Street

NP48PY

Stoney Road

NP47PY

Varteg Road

NP47TS

Pentwyn Lane

NP48XD

Rose Cottages

NP47HU

Abersychan

NP47RL

Albert Road

NP47DH

Glansychan Houses

NP47US

Elizabeth Row

NP47DJ

Parkers Row

NP47EF

Church Road

NP47AL

Glansychan Lane

NP48UR

Varteg Terrace

NP47PH

Hynam Place

NP47UD

Abersychan

NP48PP

Cwmavon Road

NP47PD

Incline View

NP48XH

Cwmavon Road

NP47UF

Castlewood

NP47NR

High Street

NP47BQ

Broad Street

NP47PQ

Viaduct Road

NP47NZ

Viaduct Road

NP47PU

Victoria Place

NP48XQ

Waterworks Lane

NP47UA

Abersychan

NP47DF

Incline Road

NP48PR

Cwmavon Road

NP47AN

Glansychan Houses

NP48PS

Cwmavon Road

NP47JG

Woodlands

NP48QD

Valentine Road

NP47UQ

Castle Wood

NP47AS

British School Close

NP47TW

Old Houses

NP47RF

New Road

NP47AE

High Street

NP48QH

Lower Stoney Road

NP47RP

Abersychan

NP47PZ

Varteg Road

NP47BD

Trem Yr Hafren

NP48QR

Victoria Road

NP47AP

Bluetts Lane

NP47HG

Waterloo Road

NP47HH

Wellington Road

NP48RL

School Lane

NP46TG

Lasgarn Place

NP47HX

Commercial Road

NP47PX

Varteg Road

NP47DL

Manor Road

NP47HW

Waterloo Road

NP47LW

Top Road

NP47AJ

Gelli Place

NP47TR

Rhiw Franc Place

NP47SX

Clos Y Goedlan

NP47QY

New Road

NP47DS

Manor Way

NP48PL

Vicarage Terrace

NP48UU

Forge Row

NP47UG

Castle Wood

NP47QA

New Road

NP48UH

Kears Row

NP47AQ

Bell Lane

NP47HT

Commercial Road

NP47SD

Penylan Road

NP47DR

Manor Way

NP47QB

Brightstown

NP48XE

Snail Creep Terrace

NP47NN

Sunnybank

NP48PF

Ffrwd Road

NP47TX

British Road

NP47HY

Pisgah Road

NP48QG

Harpers Road

NP47QL

Bailey Street

NP47DP

Saxons Houses

NP47QG

Greenfield Cottages

NP47JS

Bakery Close

NP47QX

Bakery Houses

NP47AG

High Street

NP47EB

Council Houses

NP47PL

Earl Street

Data Sources

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