School Lane is in Wainfelin, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 6EH 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 School Lane, Wainfelin, Pontypool, NP4 6EH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 6DQ, NP4 6DP, NP4 6DG, NP4 6DJ, NP4 6EA, NP4 6EF, NP4 6DL, NP4 6DX, NP4 6EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 6EH 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 | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.5% | 35.2% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.8% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 13% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 4.7% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 49.3% | 46.3% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 30.8% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 7.1% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.2% | 19.9% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 13% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 12% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 14.6% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 32.9% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 99.7% | 0.6% | 81.4% | 18.3% |
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% | 97.3% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 97.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.5% | 76.7% | -3.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.1% | 37.2% | 9.9% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around School Lane was 159.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
School Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 63rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 88.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessamine School Lane, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-03 | £234,586 |
| Sunnyside School Lane, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-05-28 | £201,186 |
| Fairways School Lane, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-03-31 | £321,154 |
| Brynderwen School Lane, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2013-09-27 | £297,726 |
| Allesley School Lane, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2012-12-14 | £302,617 |
NP4 6EH 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 376 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 962 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,253 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 1,505 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellbeing Centre | 24 George Street | 491 yd | |
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 546 yd | |
| Amici D'Italia | The Forge Restaurant, High Street | 644 yd | |
| Caffi Crane | 4 Crane Street | 673 yd | |
| Crane Street Baptist Church | Crane Street Baptist Church, Crane Street | 673 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool United RFC | Pontypool United Rugby Club, Conway Road | 208 yd | |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | Pontypool Working Mens Club, Broadway | 390 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart, George Street | 491 yd | |
| Pontypool Conservative & Unionist Club | Pontypool Conservative Club, Osborne Road | 542 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | 130-131 Osborne Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Chinese Take Away | 17 Osborne Road | 386 yd | |
| New Yummies | 18 Osborne Road | 386 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 1 Osborne Road | 448 yd | |
| Taste Good | 128 Osborne Road | 542 yd | |
| Peri Cottage | 133 Osborne Road | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4 Crane Street | 673 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Lower Bridge Street | 1,049 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 23.8% |
| 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 81 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 156.21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 156.21 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 26.02 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.