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NP4 7SU

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Abersychan

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Overview

Postcode NP4 7SU 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 63.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% 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 3.7 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
49.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Abersychan has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 197 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Abersychan has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

49.3%

Approximately 49.3% 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 7SU.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 3.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
379
Population density
6,517.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.96(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.83(+6%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.07(+51%)
Public order
6.22(-24%)
Other crime
4.15(+98%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
365
96.31%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
5
1.32%
African
2
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.53%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.53%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
61
23.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
50
19.23%
Level 3 (A level)
49
18.85%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
16.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 260

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
42
30.43%
Owns outright
32
23.19%
Owns with a mortgage
26
18.84%
Social rents from council
26
18.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.52%
Total households: 138

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7SU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Oct 20251, Penylan Road, Pontypool, NP4 7SGTerracedFreehold£135,000
20 Nov 20256, Lower Ty Gwyn Road, Pontypool, NP4 7SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£187,000
22 Sept 202512, Lower Ty Gwyn Road, Pontypool, NP4 7SWSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
19 Sept 20259, New Road, Pontypool, NP4 7QASemi-DetachedFreehold£142,950
06 Jun 20254, New Road, Pontypool, NP4 7QASemi-DetachedFreehold£130,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 7SU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGarnteg Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Bryn OnnenWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableAbersychan Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 7SU, 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 002BW01001483
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 7SU

Is NP4 7SU (Abersychan) safe?

The area around NP4 7SU records about 64 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.

What is the average house price near NP4 7SU?

The median sale price around NP4 7SU 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 7SU?

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

How deprived is the area around NP4 7SU?

NP4 7SU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 197 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 7SU 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.