Maes Y Celyn, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5DG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 5DG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	48.8%	50.7%	1.9%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	51.2%	49.3%	-1.9%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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 5DG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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	21.4%	23.5%	2.1%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	60.1%	55.5%	-4.6%	44.2%	11.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Divorced	8.9%	12.5%	3.6%	9.1%	3.4%
Widowed	7.8%	7%	-0.8%	6.1%	0.9%

Health

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	44.9%	40.1%	-4.8%	48.4%	-8.3%
Good health	37.1%	37.5%	0.4%	33.6%	3.9%
Fair health	13.5%	17.8%	4.3%	12.7%	5.1%
Bad health	3.9%	2.6%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.6%	2%	1.4%	1.2%	0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	15.7%	15.1%	-0.6%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	9.6%	-3.9%	9.6%	0.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.9%	13.7%	-5.2%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	6%	5.5%	-0.5%	5.3%	0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10%	16.6%	6.6%	16.9%	-0.3%
Degree or Similar	31%	35.1%	4.1%	33.8%	1.3%
Other	5%	4.4%	-0.6%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.7% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98.8%	99.7%	0.9%	81.4%	18.3%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 98.7% 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	98.8%	98.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.5%
European Union	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.8%
Africa	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.8%	98.7%	-0.1%	83.2%	15.5%
10+ Years	0%	1%	1.0%	9.8%	-8.8%
2-5 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	15.1%	13.5%	1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	59.5%	46.2%	13.3%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Maes Y Celyn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Maes Y Celyn was 160.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.8% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Maes Y Celyn has the 16th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 61st highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,300

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP4 5DG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 8/10 (high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Maes Y Celyn are based on 21 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torfaen.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Maes Y Celyn, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5DG

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP4 5DG

Average Price
£238,276

Semi-Detached
£251,087

Terraced
£214,687

Detached
£244,036

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£211,563

Estimated Average Property Prices for Maes Y Celyn

Average Price
£244,988

Semi-Detached
£263,057

Terraced
£211,335

Detached
£246,745

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£210,248

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Maes Y CelynStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Maes Y Celyn, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£204,000	2023-12-21	£213,634
18 Maes Y Celyn, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building	£226,000	2022-11-01	£228,012
38 Maes Y Celyn, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,200	2022-02-15	£242,742
17 Maes Y Celyn, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£216,500	2021-11-12	£238,921
36 Maes Y Celyn, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£122,000	2016-12-16	£191,714

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP4 5DG

Employment

NP4 5DG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NP4 5DG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	95
Retired	92
Part-Time Employee	30
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	9
Other	7
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	27
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	16
Construction	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Transport and storage	9
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG	- not rated	579 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG	- not rated	1,201 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN	- not rated	1,447 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR	- not rated	1,730 yd	Welsh establishment	No	Mixed	More About School
George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX	- not rated	1,765 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Boat Yard Tea Room	Pontymoile Marina, Fountain Road	426 yd
Harvester Restaurant	Harvester Restaurant, Lower Mill Field	548 yd
KFC	K F C, Service Station A4042(T)	659 yd
McDonald's Restaurant	Service Station A4042(T)	659 yd
Rise and Shine Cafe	1 Windsor Road	972 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Unicorn Inn	Unicorn Inn, Cwmynyscoy Road	569 yd
Skippy's	Skippys Bar, 3 Charles Street	843 yd
P.I.L.C.S	Pilkingtons Rugby Football Club, New Road	994 yd
Pontypool Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Trosnant Street	996 yd
Ashley at The Unicorn Ltd	Unicorn Hotel, Albion Road	1,090 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Subway	EG Folly Tower Service Station, Service Station A4042 T	684 yd
Greggs	EG Folly Tower Service Station, Service Station A4042 T	684 yd
Divine Delights	10 Windsor Road	953 yd
Golden Star	8 Clarence Street	971 yd
Hsiang Yang Flower	13 Windsor Road	972 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op	3-5 Windsor Road		972 yd
Tesco	Tesco, Lower Bridge Street		1,008 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP4 5DG postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	38.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	34.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	54.83 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	18.97 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.