Postcode NP4 7RW 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% 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 3.9 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.
Abersychan has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 311 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Abersychan has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.1% 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.
The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 7RW.
The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Garndiffaith Welfare Park | Small | Walking directions to Garndiffaith Welfare Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £320,000 | £244 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £185,000 | £179 |
| Terraced | 25 | £152,000 | £165 |
| Flats | 2 | £92,500 | £114 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7RW.
In the NP4 7RW postcode area, located within Abersychan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Bryn Onnen | Welsh establishment | N/A | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Garnteg Primary School | Welsh establishment | N/A |
Elected local representatives for NP4 7RW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Chris Tew
Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022
Giles Davies
Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022
Lynda Clarkson
Abersychan - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP4 7RW records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.
The median sale price around NP4 7RW in Abersychan is £170,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 55 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NP4 7RW, including Ysgol Bryn Onnen and Garnteg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP4 7RW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 311 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 7RW 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).
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.