School Crescent is in Sebastopol, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 5EP 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 School Crescent, Sebastopol, Pontypool, NP4 5EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 5EW, NP4 5ES, NP4 5DS, NP4 5DU, NP4 5DY, NP4 5DZ, NP4 5EB, NP4 5EA, NP4 5EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 5EP has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 49.1% | 50% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NP4 5EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.8% | 43% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 39.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.9% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 6.7% | -4.5% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (64.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.7% | 33.8% | -14.9% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 28% | 30.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 20.3% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 10.6% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 6.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 24.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 8.5% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 10.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 21.5% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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 African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.5% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
In this area, 97.1% 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 | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97.1% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -8.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 26.2% | 13.5% | 12.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Crescent was 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.1% lower than the New Inn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Crescent has the 11th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in New Inn and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 School Crescent, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2024-05-13 | £169,832 |
| Garage 9 School Crescent, Pontypool, Torfaen Other, an established residential building | £5,500 | 2023-10-31 | £5,587 |
| 2 School Crescent, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2015-07-03 | £183,934 |
NP4 5EP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP4 5EP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 59 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 526 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 | 1,806 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 2,077 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pontnewydd Primary School Bryncelyn Road , Pontnewydd NP44 1JW | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 2,418 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 | 414 yd | |
| Green Apple Catering @Knauf | Knauf Insulation Ltd, Pontyfelin Works, Chapel Lane | 731 yd | |
| Rise and Shine Cafe | 1 Windsor Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol Social Club | Wern Road | 113 yd | |
| The Open Hearth | Wern Road | 425 yd | |
| Panteg House | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 752 yd | |
| Panteg Park Bowls Club | Panteg Park, Cwrdy Road | 860 yd | |
| Ashbridge Inn | Avondale Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iestyn's Fish Bar | 126 Greenhill Road | 263 yd | |
| The Panteg Pizza Co | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 752 yd | |
| Garlic | 2a Hill Street | 965 yd | |
| Hsiang Yang Flower | 13 Windsor Road | 1,002 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebabs | 55 Windsor Road | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-5 Windsor Road | 1,002 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.