Wern Road is in Sebastopol, Pontypool and in Islwyn district. NP4 5DU 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 Wern Road, Sebastopol, Pontypool, NP4 5DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 5DS, NP4 5FA, NP4 5EP, NP4 5DY, NP4 5BQ, NP4 5BH, NP4 5ES, NP4 5EW, NP4 5ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 5DU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 48.4% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 51% | 51.6% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.1% | 36.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 35.6% | -7.4% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 15% | 17.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 5.5% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 43.7% | 43.4% | -0.3% | 48.4% | -5.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 36.9% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 17.3% | 19.1% | 1.8% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 5.5% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 20.8% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 7.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 19.1% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 27.5% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 98.2% 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% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 15.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 22% | 13.5% | 8.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wern Road was 35.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the New Inn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wern Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in New Inn and the 55th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A Wern Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2024-11-15 | £162,227 |
| 28 Wern Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-25 | £194,370 |
| 1A Wern Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £104,000 | 2022-07-22 | £107,586 |
| Wern Farm Cottage Wern Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2022-07-20 | £106,259 |
| Canal View Wern Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2019-12-11 | £339,552 |
NP4 5DU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 429 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 | 1,908 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 2,054 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 2,306 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 305 yd | |
| Green Apple Catering @Knauf | Knauf Insulation Ltd, Pontyfelin Works, Chapel Lane | 847 yd | |
| Rise and Shine Cafe | 1 Windsor Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol Social Club | Wern Road | 4 yd | |
| The Open Hearth | Wern Road | 331 yd | |
| Panteg House | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 636 yd | |
| Panteg Park Bowls Club | Panteg Park, Cwrdy Road | 747 yd | |
| Skippy's | Skippys Bar, 3 Charles Street | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iestyn's Fish Bar | 126 Greenhill Road | 168 yd | |
| The Panteg Pizza Co | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 636 yd | |
| Garlic | 2a Hill Street | 862 yd | |
| Hsiang Yang Flower | 13 Windsor Road | 902 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebabs | 55 Windsor Road | 902 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-5 Windsor Road | 902 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 | 96.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 51.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 9.7% |
| 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 | 69.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 80.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 197.64 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 197.64 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.