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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 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

NP47PE

Ivy Cottages

NP47UR

East View

NP47AU

Prospect Place

NP47AT

Ty-Rosser-Gwyn

NP46TD

Coronation Terrace

NP47JW

Ambleside Lower

NP48PN

Lower Harpers Road

NP48XG

The Firs

NP48XJ

Cwmavon Road

NP47DN

Manor Road

NP47AD

High Street

NP47LE

Fairfield Close

NP47LZ

Stanley Road

NP47EG

Foundry Road

NP47TP

Pentwyn Lane

NP47HL

Coronation Terrace

NP47JQ

Fairview Terrace

NP48QJ

Lasgarn View

NP47QZ

Graigview Terrace

NP48PJ

Ffrwd Road

NP48PE

Ffrwd Road

NP47JE

Pisgah Road

NP48QB

Hillrise

NP47HQ

Waterloo Road

NP48QT

Bryn Carreg

NP47ED

Lodge Road

NP47LX

Harpers Road

NP47HP

Raglan Close

NP47AA

Church Road

NP47LL

Gelli Rhwy Road

NP47SU

Woodland View

NP47QH

Co Operative Terrace

NP48QW

Valentine Road

NP47DY

Manor Road

NP47NP

Abersychan

NP48PQ

Incline Road

NP48QF

Glen View

NP47NH

Neville Street

NP47AB

High Street

NP47NQ

Cross Street

NP48QQ

Harpers Road

NP47LH

Stanley Road

NP47AX

Trem Pant Glas

NP47BB

Sychan Terrace

NP47DB

British Road

NP47AH

High Street

NP47SF

Lasgarn View

NP47DW

Manor Road

NP46SB

Afon Court

NP47QW

The Avenue

NP47SW

Lower Ty Gwyn Road

NP47QR

Lewis Close

NP48PD

Albany Houses

NP47HA

Wellington Road

NP47HB

Picton Road

NP47SY

White Houses

NP47EJ

Pisgah Close

NP48QS

Police Houses

NP47TU

Pentwyn Villas

NP47JZ

Heol Waun

NP47RH

New Road

NP47AF

High Street

NP47NA

Stanley Road

NP47SP

Lower Ty Gwyn Road

NP47JH

Commercial Road

NP47SR

Ty Gwyn Road

NP47QD

Herberts Close

NP47RU

Shop Road

NP48UY

Woodland Terrace

NP47LJ

Empire Terrace

NP47DZ

Manor Road

NP47HE

Brynamlwg

NP48QP

Valentine Road

NP47TJ

Pentwyn Lane

NP47RZ

Lasgarn View

NP47LR

Top Road

Data Sources

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