Bethel Court is in Garndiffaith, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 7RR is located in the Abersychan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bethel Court, Garndiffaith, Pontypool, NP4 7RR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 7RS, NP4 7QJ, NP4 7QR, NP4 7QW, NP4 7LJ, NP4 7QN, NP4 7QD, NP4 7QG, NP4 7SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 7RR has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 27% | 34.4% | 7.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.4% | 46.1% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 8.9% | -5.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 8% | 8.9% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 | 41.6% | 39.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 36.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.2% | -2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.8% | 22.7% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 23.8% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 98.9% | 98.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 98.3% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.6% | 13.5% | 14.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bethel Court was 233.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 112.5% higher than the Abersychan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bethel Court has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Abersychan and the 33rd highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Bethel Court, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2013-10-31 | £157,654 |
NP4 7RR 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 212 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 369 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 3,238 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 3,762 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 | 70 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garn Workmans | Workmans Hall, Herberts Road | 70 yd | |
| Talywain Rugby Football Club | Emlyn Park, Emlyn Road | 445 yd | |
| Garndiffaith Rugby Club | Garndiffaith Rugby Club, Lasgarn View | 553 yd | |
| The Globe Inn | Globe Public House, Commercial Road | 619 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Cwmavon Road | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Grill House | 18 Herberts Road | 70 yd | |
| Garndiffaith Traditional Fish & Chips | 62 Stanley Road | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 64 Stanley Road | 166 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 | 78.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.