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Abersychan

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About

Abersychan ward covers the northwestern section of Torfaen, encompassing the residential communities of Talywain, Pentwyn, and Varteg. The area is characterised by its steep hillsides and terraced housing, a legacy of its historical development around the local iron and coal industries. The landscape is marked by the presence of former industrial sites now largely reclaimed by nature, with wooded valleys cutting through the urban areas.

The ward is defined geographically by the surrounding uplands of Mynydd Farteg Fawr and the British, which form its boundaries. A network of local roads connects the communities, with the main A4043 running through the lower valley. The area's social and commercial life is focused around its local shops, schools, and community centres, serving the immediate neighbourhoods.

Area overview

On average Abersychan has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 24% 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. The median sale price in Abersychan is £171,250 (around £179 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,213 and £251,500. Abersychan is home to around 6,710 people, with a population density of about 276 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
24%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abersychan Population
6,710
Population density
276 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
24.14(-29%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.61(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.69(+32%)
Public order
4.62(-44%)
Vehicle crime
2.53(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,504
96.89%
Other White
54
0.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
27
0.4%
Irish
23
0.34%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.28%
Total population: 6,713

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,315
24.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,199
22.47%
Level 3 (A level)
940
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
862
16.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
552
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 5,337

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
951
33.51%
Owns with a mortgage
796
28.05%
Other social rented
536
18.89%
Social rents from council
294
10.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
198
6.98%
Total households: 2,838

Property prices in Abersychan

Median price: £171,250
Price per sq ft: £179
Sales (last 12 months): 60
Typical range (middle 50%): £142K – £252K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £171,250 (about £179 per square foot) in Abersychan area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,443 up to £605,000.

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
Detached14£350,000£250
Semi-Detached14£177,500£192
Terraced30£153,500£164
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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£292,500£96,500£105,000
2017£210,000£128,950£90,000
2018£210,000£115,000£97,750
2019£212,000£132,000£111,750
2020£230,000£128,000£110,000
2021£230,000£160,250£127,000
2022£400,000£160,000£137,500
2023£275,000£169,998£140,000
2024£279,000£168,000£133,500
2025£310,000£185,000£150,500
2026£370,000£155,500£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.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£108£104
2017£165£122£90
2018£175£118£103
2019£182£130£113
2020£161£138£120
2021£186£159£135
2022£262£157£141
2023£210£176£156
2024£241£180£155
2025£236£181£158
2026£263£200£178
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.

Local government

Elected councillors for Abersychan ward.

Local councillors

Chris Tew

Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Giles Davies

Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Lynda Clarkson

Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party