Postcode NP4 7TH is located in an urban city, within the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood area of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Abersychan area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year. The median sale price in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is £155,000 (around £170 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £135,250 and £190,000. The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 2.6 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.
Abersychan has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 837 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.
Abersychan has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.2% 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 7TH.
The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Glansychan Park | Small | Walking directions to Glansychan Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £170 per square foot) in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,500 up to £460,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £297,500 | £214 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £190,000 | £208 |
| Terraced | 32 | £147,000 | £164 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £182,500 | £110,000 | £83,750 |
| 2017 | £226,225 | £105,000 | £80,475 |
| 2018 | £253,000 | £130,000 | £88,975 |
| 2019 | £212,750 | £146,250 | £94,000 |
| 2020 | £319,000 | £147,000 | £110,000 |
| 2021 | £252,475 | £160,000 | £115,000 |
| 2022 | £360,000 | £175,000 | £130,000 |
| 2023 | £250,500 | £217,000 | £133,750 |
| 2024 | £332,500 | £190,000 | £135,500 |
| 2025 | £460,000 | £237,500 | £150,000 |
| 2026 | £297,500 | £156,000 | £149,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £153 | £115 | £91 |
| 2017 | £153 | £105 | £94 |
| 2018 | £123 | £94 | £99 |
| 2019 | £159 | £151 | £113 |
| 2020 | £167 | £143 | £112 |
| 2021 | £213 | £168 | £129 |
| 2022 | £270 | £165 | £139 |
| 2023 | £212 | £205 | £147 |
| 2024 | £250 | £173 | £149 |
| 2025 | £230 | £225 | £157 |
| 2026 | £215 | £167 | £171 |
There were 22 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7TH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jul 2025 | 39, Pentwyn Terrace, Pontypool, NP4 7TH | Terraced | Freehold | £130,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 31, Caradoc Street, Pontypool, NP4 7TG | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 14 Jul 2025 | High Tor, Oaks Court, Pontypool, NP4 7UZ | Detached | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 2, Pentwyn Heights, Pontypool, NP4 7TN | Other | Leasehold | £52,000 | |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Cefnydfa, North Road, Pontypool, NP4 7BN | Terraced | Freehold | £185,000 |
In the NP4 7TH postcode area, located within Abersychan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Abersychan Comprehensive School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Abersychan Comprehensive School ratingInspection information
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| 0.7 mi | Not applicable | Cwmffrwdoer Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated. | |
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP4 7TH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | Broad Street, Torfaen, NP4 7BQ | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for NP4 7TH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alfie Best
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Nicholas Simons
Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP4 7TH records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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, vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around NP4 7TH in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood is £155,000 (about £170 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to NP4 7TH, including Abersychan Comprehensive School and Cwmffrwdoer Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
NP4 7TH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 837 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 7TH is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alfie Best (Labour Party) and Nicholas Simons (Labour Party).