Churchwood is in Griffithstown, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 5SY is located in the Panteg electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 2007-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Churchwood, Griffithstown, Pontypool, NP4 5SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 5SX, NP4 5LU, NP4 5JP, NP4 5JH, NP4 5JG, NP4 5JR, NP4 0DQ, NP4 5DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 5SY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 48.9% | 48.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 5SY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 34.7% | 32.4% | -2.3% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 55.2% | -2.1% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 67.6% | 65.6% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 17.2% |
| Good health | 25.3% | 24.9% | -0.4% | 33.6% | -8.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 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.
In the area around NP4 5SY this area, 3.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.9% | 3.7% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -14.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 6.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 18.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 2.8% | -2.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 26.1% | 10.5% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.1% | 42.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | 8.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.4% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.6% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchwood was 21.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% lower than the New Inn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churchwood has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in New Inn and the 30th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Churchwood, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-12 | £225,806 |
| 142 Churchwood, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-12-01 | £286,871 |
| 111 Churchwood, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-10-20 | £170,177 |
| 114 Churchwood, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-03-25 | £230,752 |
| 118 Churchwood, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-03-24 | £225,258 |
NP4 5SY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 182 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Griffithstown Primary Florence Place , Griffithstown NP4 5DN | - not rated | 325 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| New Inn Primary School Off Golf Road , New Inn NP4 0PR | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Welsh establishment | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 1,937 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 | 2,447 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 2,616 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rise and Shine Cafe | 1 Windsor Road | 502 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | East Avenue | 704 yd | |
| Polo Grounds Diner | Polo Grounds | 993 yd | |
| The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro | 109a The Highway | 1,048 yd | |
| Aahar | 108 The Highway | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Hearth | Wern Road | 363 yd | |
| Panteg House | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 609 yd | |
| Skippy's | Skippys Bar, 3 Charles Street | 627 yd | |
| Sebastopol Social Club | Wern Road | 638 yd | |
| P.I.L.C.S | Pilkingtons Rugby Football Club, New Road | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlic | 2a Hill Street | 499 yd | |
| Hsiang Yang Flower | 13 Windsor Road | 502 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebabs | 55 Windsor Road | 502 yd | |
| Divine Delights | 10 Windsor Road | 528 yd | |
| The Panteg Pizza Co | Panteg House, Greenhill Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 3-5 Windsor Road | 502 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.