Penywain Road is in Wainfelin, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 6EQ 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 Road, Wainfelin, Pontypool, NP4 6EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 6EF, NP4 6DJ, NP4 6ED, NP4 6EE, NP4 6DY, NP4 6EG, NP4 6DP, NP4 6EB, NP4 6EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 6EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 50.9% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 54.4% | 49.1% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 30.3% | 37% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 48.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 5.8% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 50.2% | 49.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 32.3% | 3.2% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.5% | 19.1% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 8.9% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 10.9% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.8% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 23.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 30% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.2% | 98.3% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 98.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.7% | 37.2% | 14.5% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penywain Road was 78.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.7% lower than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penywain Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 155th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven Penywain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2025-01-17 | £276,788 |
| 22 Penywain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-16 | £207,844 |
| 12 Penywain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-27 | £192,137 |
| 4 Penywain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-05-22 | £182,679 |
| Lea Haven Penywain Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-10-21 | £237,427 |
NP4 6EQ 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 521 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 1,058 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,245 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 1,517 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 | 608 yd | |
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 611 yd | |
| Amici D'Italia | The Forge Restaurant, High Street | 613 yd | |
| Caffi Crane | 4 Crane Street | 751 yd | |
| Crane Street Baptist Church | Crane Street Baptist Church, Crane Street | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool United RFC | Pontypool United Rugby Club, Conway Road | 328 yd | |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | Pontypool Working Mens Club, Broadway | 479 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart, George Street | 608 yd | |
| Pontypool Conservative & Unionist Club | Pontypool Conservative Club, Osborne Road | 661 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | 130-131 Osborne Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Chinese Take Away | 17 Osborne Road | 550 yd | |
| New Yummies | 18 Osborne Road | 550 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 1 Osborne Road | 583 yd | |
| The Chippy | 54 High Street | 611 yd | |
| Taste Good | 128 Osborne Road | 661 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4 Crane Street | 751 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco, Lower Bridge Street | 1,089 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 | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.