Varteg, Pontypool, NP4 7RT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 7RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	51.2%	52.7%	1.5%	51.0%	1.7%
Male	48.8%	47.3%	-1.5%	49.0%	-1.7%

Partnership Status

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 7RT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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	33.5%	46.2%	12.7%	37.9%	8.3%
Married: Opposite sex	32.7%	29.1%	-3.6%	44.2%	-15.1%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	4.5%	1.6%	-2.9%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	21.2%	15.1%	-6.1%	9.1%	6.0%
Widowed	7.3%	8%	0.7%	6.1%	1.9%

Health

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	38.1%	41%	2.9%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	27.1%	30.9%	3.8%	33.6%	-2.7%
Fair health	21.1%	16.6%	-4.5%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	8.4%	7.4%	-1.0%	4.0%	3.4%
Very bad health	5.4%	4%	-1.4%	1.2%	2.8%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around NP4 7RT this area, 29.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 15.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.8%	29.5%	-9.3%	18.2%	11.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.8%	8%	-3.8%	9.6%	-1.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.2%	21.1%	8.9%	13.4%	7.7%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	3.6%	0.3%	5.3%	-1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	20.3%	7.2%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	11.8%	15.5%	3.7%	33.8%	-18.3%
Other	9%	2%	-7.0%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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 Asian	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
White	98%	98.6%	0.6%	81.4%	17.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.1%	0.5%
Arab	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	97.7%	96.8%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.3%	3.2%	2.9%	6.1%	-2.9%
Rest of Europe	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Oceania	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	96.8%	-0.2%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	3.2%	3.2%	9.8%	-6.6%
2-5 Years	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	61.1%	76.7%	-15.6%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Other Europe	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	36%	13.5%	22.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	68.8%	37.2%	31.6%
Christian	27.5%	46.2%	-18.7%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	3.4%	6.0%	-2.6%

Safety

Is NP4 7RT dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP4 7RT was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.8% lower than the Abersychan average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

NP4 7RT has the lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Abersychan and the 12th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£34,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NP4 7RT, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 9/10 (very high )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Torfaen.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Varteg, Pontypool, NP4 7RT

Estimated Average Property Prices for NP4 7RT

Average Price
£451,063

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£451,063

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in NP4 7RT

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
The Coach House, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building	£279,000	2010-08-27	£462,844
School House, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building	£127,000	2003-01-24	£361,517
Bryn Onen, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	2001-08-17	£543,849
Bryn Onen, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building	£165,000	1998-06-26	£672,073
Bryn Onen, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building	£137,950	1996-01-04	£642,911

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NP4 7RT

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	68
Retired	51
Long-Term Sick or disabled	38
Part-Time Employee	37
Looking after home or family	18
Self-Employed	11
Unemployed	11
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	18
Construction	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	11
Other	9
Transport and storage	9
Education	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Real estate activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	2
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT	- not rated	1,159 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ	- not rated	1,172 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF	- not rated	2,499 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ	- not rated	4,400 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD	- not rated	4,459 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Crown Hotel	Crown Hotel, Varteg Road		256 yd
Garndiffaith Rugby Club	Garndiffaith Rugby Club, Lasgarn View		775 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near NP4 7RT postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	60.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	60.0%

Speed Aviability

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	20.0%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of NP4 7RT