Penywain Street is in Wainfelin, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 6DX is located in the Pontypool Fawr electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Penywain Street, Wainfelin, Pontypool, NP4 6DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 6DT, NP4 6EA, NP4 6DU, NP4 6DQ, NP4 6DN, NP4 6DG, NP4 6DE, NP4 6DZ, NP4 6DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 6DX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.3% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49% | 49.7% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 39.7% | 41.2% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.6% | 40.8% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 10.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 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 | 48% | 49.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.6% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 13.8% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 21.8% | 18.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 8% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 18.5% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 18.5% | 1.4% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.1% | 27.7% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.7% | 96.3% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 98.7% | 97.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.7% | 97% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penywain Street was 58.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.8% lower than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penywain Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Penywain Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2025-03-13 | £195,568 |
| 10 Penywain Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-03-27 | £188,115 |
| 10 Penywain Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-07 | £124,644 |
| 10 Penywain Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-11-10 | £166,469 |
| 23 Penywain Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-11-01 | £161,424 |
NP4 6DX 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 | 121 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 1,438 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 377 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre | 24 George Street | 616 yd | |
| Amici D'Italia | The Forge Restaurant, High Street | 817 yd | |
| Caffi Crane | 4 Crane Street | 817 yd | |
| Crane Street Baptist Church | Crane Street Baptist Church, Crane Street | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool United RFC | Pontypool United Rugby Club, Conway Road | 356 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | Mill Road | 501 yd | |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | Pontypool Working Mens Club, Broadway | 538 yd | |
| The Pegasus | The Pegasus, 14 Hill Street | 548 yd | |
| Royal Oak | George Street | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Chinese Take Away | 17 Osborne Road | 464 yd | |
| New Yummies | 18 Osborne Road | 464 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Fish Bar | 1 Hill Street | 548 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 1 Osborne Road | 558 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 20 St Lukes Road | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4 Crane Street | 817 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 | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.8% |
| 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.