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NP4 7LW

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Abersychan

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Detailed insights for NP4 7LW

Overview

Postcode NP4 7LW 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 3.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Garndiffaith Welfare Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
10%
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

10%

Approximately 10.0% 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 7LW.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP4 7LW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGarndiffaith Welfare ParkSmallWalking directions to Garndiffaith Welfare Park

Area Profile

Population
331
Population density
2,691.1 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
315
95.17%
Other White
7
2.11%
Caribbean
5
1.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.91%
Other
1
0.3%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
30.6%
Level 3 (A level)
56
19.93%
No qualifications
50
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.81%
Apprenticeship
23
8.19%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
74
52.86%
Owns with a mortgage
40
28.57%
Other social rented
13
9.29%
Other forms of private rent
7
5%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
3.57%
Total households: 140

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 18 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 2025Preswylfa, Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LHDetachedFreehold£310,000
29 Aug 20251, Cross Street, Pontypool, NP4 7NQDetachedFreehold£290,000
07 Jul 20256, Empire Terrace, Pontypool, NP4 7LJTerracedFreehold£60,000
27 Feb 202612, Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Oct 202517, Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LYDetachedFreehold£370,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 7LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGarnteg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableAbersychan Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn OnnenWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 7LW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 7LW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miThe Co-operative Food55 Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LHWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miPremier StoresStanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LHWalking directions to Premier Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 7LW, 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 7LW

Is NP4 7LW (Abersychan) safe?

The area around NP4 7LW 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 7LW?

The median sale price around NP4 7LW 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 7LW?

There are 3 schools close to NP4 7LW, including Garnteg Primary School, Abersychan Comprehensive School and Ysgol Bryn Onnen. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 7LW?

NP4 7LW 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 7LW (Abersychan) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 7LW 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.