Postcode NP4 8PY 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 3.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Garndiffaith Welfare Park.
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.
Abersychan has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.5% 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 8PY.
The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 3.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Garndiffaith Welfare Park | Small | Walking directions to Garndiffaith Welfare Park |
| 0.4 mi | Glansychan Park | Small | Walking directions to Glansychan 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 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 8PY.
In the NP4 8PY postcode area, located within Abersychan, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 8PY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | 55 Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LH | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Stores | Stanley Road, Pontypool, NP4 7LH | Walking directions to Premier Stores |
Elected local representatives for NP4 8PY, 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 8PY 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.
The median sale price around NP4 8PY 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 8PY, including Abersychan Comprehensive School and Garnteg Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
NP4 8PY 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).
The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 8PY 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.