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Abersychan

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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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
7/10
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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£174
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £220K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £174 per square foot) in Abersychan area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abersychan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£320,000£244
Semi-Detached17£185,000£179
Terraced27£151,000£161
Flats2£92,500£114

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abersychan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abersychan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£49,000£96,500£106,000
2017£210,000£178,500£128,950£91,250
2018£210,000£90,000£116,500£97,750
2019£230,000£70,000£132,000£109,500
2020£230,500£66,000£128,000£110,000
2021£230,000£70,000£158,000£125,000
2022£370,000£95,000£160,000£136,000
2023£275,000£69,750£169,998£137,500
2024£290,000£80,000£168,000£136,000
2025£302,500£85,000£179,250£150,000
2026£330,000£147,750£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abersychan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abersychan.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£170£63£108£104
2017£160£122£92
2018£155£88£120£105
2019£179£87£130£107
2020£161£44£138£120
2021£187£92£165£136
2022£286£118£158£141
2023£210£117£176£154
2024£241£124£180£155
2025£232£105£179£158
2026£281£184£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abersychan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.