Postcode insights

NP4 7HJ

Waterloo Road

Abersychan

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Detailed insights for NP4 7HJ

Overview

Postcode NP4 7HJ is located in an urban city, within the Abersychan ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abersychan area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year. The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Glansychan Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Abersychan has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,048 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Abersychan has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 28.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 7HJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP4 7HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGlansychan ParkSmallWalking directions to Glansychan Park

Area Profile

Population
390
Population density
3,513.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.04(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.13(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-53%)
Public order
4.29(-48%)
Drugs
0.61(-76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
96.68%
Other White
6
1.53%
Other Asian
2
0.51%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.51%
Caribbean
1
0.26%
Total population: 392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
80
25.32%
No qualifications
60
18.99%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.09%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.13%
Total 16+ residents: 316

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
67
40.85%
Owns outright
63
38.41%
Other social rented
19
11.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
5.49%
Social rents from council
3
1.83%
Total households: 164

Property prices in Abersychan

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£144K – £227K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £177 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
Terraced25£152,000£165
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£302,500£179,250£150,500
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.
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£232£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.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Oct 20255, Coronation Terrace, Pontypool, NP4 7HLTerracedFreehold£163,000
25 Nov 202566, Wellington Road, Pontypool, NP4 7HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000
29 Aug 20252, Coed Terrace, Pontypool, NP4 7HNTerracedFreehold£145,000
06 Feb 202623, Brynamlwg, Pontypool, NP4 7HEDetachedFreehold£330,000
06 Feb 202620, Brynamlwg, Pontypool, NP4 7HETerracedFreehold£234,000

Schools

In the NP4 7HJ postcode area, located within Abersychan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 7HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAbersychan Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableGarnteg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 7HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 7HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miOne StopBroad Street, Torfaen, NP4 7BQWalking directions to One Stop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 7HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardAbersychanW05001361
ParishAbersychanW04000980
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)AbersychanW02000324
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 002CW01001484
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 7HJ

Is NP4 7HJ (Abersychan) safe?

The area around NP4 7HJ records about 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP4 7HJ?

The median sale price around NP4 7HJ in Abersychan is £170,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP4 7HJ?

There are 2 schools close to NP4 7HJ, including Abersychan Comprehensive School and Garnteg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 7HJ?

NP4 7HJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,048 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP4 7HJ (Abersychan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 7HJ is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chris Tew (Independent), Giles Davies (Labour Party) and Lynda Clarkson (Labour Party).

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.