Postcode NP4 7TL is located in an urban city, within the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood 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 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% 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 2.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Abersychan has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 285 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Abersychan has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.3% 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.
The average income per household in Abersychan is £39,289 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 7TL.
The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 2.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 | 6 | £190,000 | £225 |
| Terraced | 34 | £148,500 | £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 | £158 |
| 2026 | £215 | £198 | £171 |
There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 7TL.
| 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 |
In the NP4 7TL postcode area, located within Abersychan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Elected local representatives for NP4 7TL, 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 7TL records about 57 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 7TL 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 7TL, including Cwmffrwdoer Primary School and Abersychan Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP4 7TL scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 285 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 7TL 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).