Viaduct Road is in Garndiffaith, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 7PQ 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 Viaduct Road, Garndiffaith, Pontypool, NP4 7PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8QQ, NP4 7PH, NP4 8QB, NP4 7PG, NP4 7PJ, NP4 8QA, NP4 8PN, NP4 8PY, NP4 7PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 7PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 51% | 48.3% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49% | 51.7% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 | 34.4% | 39.3% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 1.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 44.4% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 7.8% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 5.9% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 44.3% | 37.8% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 27% | 35.4% | 8.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 18.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 9.1% | 7.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 20.6% | -12.0% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.7% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 18.7% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 19.1% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.1% | 20.2% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.5% | 98.8% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 99.1% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.8% | 37.2% | 13.6% |
| Christian | 41.3% | 46.2% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Viaduct Road was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.1% lower than the Abersychan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Viaduct Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Abersychan and the 150th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brentmead Viaduct Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-07-25 | £146,552 |
| Brentmead Viaduct Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £102,000 | 2019-02-08 | £142,716 |
| No-Burn Viaduct Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 2015-02-25 | £104,488 |
| Kelvin House Viaduct Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2008-09-26 | £375,954 |
| Brentmead Viaduct Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2004-11-05 | £163,704 |
NP4 7PQ 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 | 78 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 645 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 729 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 1,120 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 2,553 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 2,853 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hanbury Arms Cafe | Herberts Road | 932 yd | |
| Ally's Cafe | 8 Station Street | 938 yd | |
| Osito's | White Hart Inn, 2 Broad Street | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rising Sun | Cwmavon Road | 240 yd | |
| Twyn-y-Ffrwd Inn | Twynyffrwd Inn, Ffrwd Road | 517 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | Globe Public House, Commercial Road | 779 yd | |
| New Inn Public House | New Inn, High Street | 836 yd | |
| Garn Workmans | Workmans Hall, Herberts Road | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garndiffaith Traditional Fish & Chips | 62 Stanley Road | 752 yd | |
| Scam's Chip & Fin | 131 High Street | 773 yd | |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd | Rising Sun, Crown House, Station Street | 849 yd | |
| Family Grill House | 18 Herberts Road | 932 yd | |
| Indiana Takeaway | 33 Union Street | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 64 Stanley Road | 752 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.