High Street is in Abersychan, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 7AF is located in the Abersychan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about High Street, Abersychan, Pontypool, NP4 7AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 7BG, NP4 7BE, NP4 7AG, NP4 7DG, NP4 7AE, NP4 7AW, NP4 8PH, NP4 7DA, NP4 7BQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 7AF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 50.9% | 49.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 7AF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 41.4% | 44.9% | 3.5% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.4% | 35.8% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 7.1% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
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 | 46.1% | 45.6% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36.5% | 4.0% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 28.3% | 21.7% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 14.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.1% | 17.4% | -7.7% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 24.1% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.4% | 97.9% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
In this area, 98.8% 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 | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 98.8% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.6% | 76.7% | -3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 26.1% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 102.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.1% lower than the Abersychan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the 11th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Abersychan and the 121st highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising 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. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94 High Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-09-29 | £190,000 |
| 62 High Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2024-10-17 | £114,469 |
| 62 High Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2022-11-18 | £78,694 |
| 104 High Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-10-03 | £190,482 |
| 58 High Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £132,000 | 2022-05-19 | £144,154 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 273 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 1,581 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 1,887 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 2,256 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally's Cafe | 8 Station Street | 205 yd | |
| Osito's | White Hart Inn, 2 Broad Street | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Public House | New Inn, High Street | 138 yd | |
| White Hart Inn and The Cavern Basement | 2 Broad Street | 209 yd | |
| Twyn-y-Ffrwd Inn | Twynyffrwd Inn, Ffrwd Road | 498 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Cwmavon Road | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Takeaway | 33 Union Street | 162 yd | |
| Dino's | 7 Broad Street | 209 yd | |
| Scam's Chip & Fin | 131 High Street | 240 yd | |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd | Rising Sun, Crown House, Station Street | 386 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 | 70 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.