West Avenue is in Griffithstown, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 5AJ is located in the Panteg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about West Avenue, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 5AS, NP4 5BN, NP4 5AD, NP4 5BS, NP4 5AL, NP4 5AN, NP4 5AT, NP4 5AP, NP4 5AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 5AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP4 5AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.5% | 33.8% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 52.2% | -8.1% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.2% | 48.4% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 30.6% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.7% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 2.8% | -3.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.2% | 14.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.4% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 8.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 18.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 32.5% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -1.3% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99% | 98.2% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 99.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.9% | 76.7% | 5.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.8% | 13.5% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Avenue was 38.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the New Inn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
West Avenue has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in New Inn and the 68th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 West Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-08-13 | £149,404 |
| 8 West Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-03-18 | £268,201 |
| 22 West Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-05-14 | £337,155 |
| 7 West Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-12-07 | £328,821 |
| 18 West Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-10-05 | £316,549 |
NP4 5AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 612 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 2,059 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School Caldicot Way , Pontrhydyrun NP44 1UF | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 2,283 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 2,367 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Connects Torfaen | East Avenue | 262 yd | |
| Rise and Shine Cafe | 1 Windsor Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panteg Park Bowls Club | Panteg Park, Cwrdy Road | 321 yd | |
| Panteg House | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 482 yd | |
| Sebastopol Social Club | Wern Road | 547 yd | |
| The Open Hearth | Wern Road | 586 yd | |
| Skippy's | Skippys Bar, 3 Charles Street | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iestyn's Fish Bar | 126 Greenhill Road | 377 yd | |
| The Panteg Pizza Co | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 482 yd | |
| Garlic | 2a Hill Street | 844 yd | |
| Hsiang Yang Flower | 13 Windsor Road | 897 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebabs | 55 Windsor Road | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-5 Windsor Road | 897 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 78 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.