Samsons Avenue is in Varteg, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 7RX 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 Samsons Avenue, Varteg, Pontypool, NP4 7RX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 7RW, NP4 7RY, NP4 7SB, NP4 7SS, NP4 7PY, NP4 7RZ, NP4 7SA, NP4 7SD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 7RX, 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% |
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 7RX, 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% |
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% |
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 7RX 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Samsons Avenue 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.
Samsons Avenue 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%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Samsons Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2025-02-28 | £70,000 |
| 13 Samsons Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2021-10-29 | £155,725 |
| 2 Samsons Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2019-04-10 | £85,844 |
| 4 Samsons Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £52,500 | 2015-04-28 | £75,939 |
| 13 Samsons Avenue, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2011-11-17 | £95,344 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 731 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 781 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 2,145 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 4,008 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 4,212 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 | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garndiffaith Rugby Club | Garndiffaith Rugby Club, Lasgarn View | 386 yd | |
| Crown Hotel | Crown Hotel, Varteg Road | 640 yd | |
| Garn Workmans | Workmans Hall, Herberts Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Family Grill House | 18 Herberts Road | 770 yd | |
| Garndiffaith Traditional Fish & Chips | 62 Stanley Road | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 64 Stanley Road | 886 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.32 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.06 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.