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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 moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.0% 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 6,710 people, with a population density of about 276.0 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
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
39.34(+7%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.21(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.82(+59%)
Public order
7.75(-13%)
Other theft
4.02(-20%)
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

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £165,250 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
Detached6£305,000
Flats2£77,500
Semi-Detached12£171,750
Terraced20£151,500

10 years median price trend in Abersychan

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

All postcodes in Abersychan

NP47HJ

Waterloo Road

NP47JG

Woodlands

NP47LX

Harpers Road

NP47QH

Co Operative Terrace

NP47AE

High Street

NP47DH

Glansychan Houses

NP47HT

Commercial Road

NP47QQ

Herberts Road

NP47RR

Bethel Court

NP47RU

Shop Road

NP48XE

Snail Creep Terrace

NP47AA

Church Road

NP47DL

Manor Road

NP47PD

Incline View

NP47RF

New Road

NP47RL

Albert Road

NP48PN

Lower Harpers Road

NP47DJ

Parkers Row

NP47AJ

Gelli Place

NP47AW

Glansychan Lane

NP47LE

Fairfield Close

NP47LZ

Stanley Road

NP47TX

British Road

NP47ED

Lodge Road

NP47HL

Coronation Terrace

NP47AZ

Swan Square

NP47DY

Manor Road

NP47DZ

Manor Road

NP47EU

St Francis Close Clos Sant Ffransis

NP47UF

Castlewood

NP48PJ

Ffrwd Road

NP48PZ

Stony Road

NP47DR

Manor Way

NP47HS

Neath Villas

NP47JQ

Fairview Terrace

NP47NY

Viaduct Road

NP47PH

Hynam Place

NP47UL

Pembroke Place

NP48PQ

Incline Road

NP47EQ

Cwrt Y Porth Fawr

NP47HA

Wellington Road

NP47HW

Waterloo Road

NP47NR

High Street

NP47SH

Gelli Rhwy Road

NP47TZ

Greenfield Terrace

NP48QF

Glen View

NP48UY

Woodland Terrace

NP47EJ

Pisgah Close

NP47SX

Clos Y Goedlan

NP49DZ

Cwmavon Road

NP47AG

High Street

NP47DF

Incline Road

NP47DQ

Old Lane

NP47NW

Viaduct Road

NP47SA

Penylan Fields

NP47SD

Penylan Road

NP47HH

Wellington Road

NP47PA

Viaduct Road

NP47PE

Ivy Cottages

NP47PF

Viaduct Road

NP48QD

Valentine Road

NP47JB

Ambleside

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.