Plasycoed Road is in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 6QH is located in the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Plasycoed Road, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, NP4 6QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 6QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.6% | 49.3% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 50.7% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 6QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 40.8% | 43.7% | 2.9% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.6% | 35.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 6.7% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 45.1% | -1.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 30.3% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 17.3% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 27.8% | 16.3% | -11.5% | 18.2% | -1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 9.6% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 21.8% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 15.5% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 31.4% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.7% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.3% | 95.4% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 98.6% | 96.5% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 96.5% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.7% | 76.7% | -4.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.5% | 6.0% | 6.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Plasycoed Road was 50.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.1% lower than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Plasycoed Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 98th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Wen Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-01-21 | £155,330 |
| Glenrise Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £129,950 | 2012-05-03 | £230,922 |
| Graigwen Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2011-09-16 | £327,286 |
| Ivy Cottage Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2005-02-03 | £153,459 |
| Myrtle House Plasycoed Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2004-05-12 | £175,313 |
NP4 6QH 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 | 99 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 561 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 1,752 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 2,518 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ebenezer Centre | The Ebenezer Centre, Hanbury Road | 587 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | Pontnewynydd Community Centre, Zion Hill | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmffrwdoer Sports Club | Cwmffrwdoer Sports Club, Gwenalt Industrial Estate | 459 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre | Zion Hill | 773 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Cricket Club | Pontnewynydd Cricket Club, Pentrepiod Road | 885 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Pot Takeaway | Unit 6, Pontnewynydd Small Business Centre, Estate Road | 628 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 | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.9% |
| 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 | 55 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.