Acorn Close is in Abersychan, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 7UU is located in the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Acorn Close, Abersychan, Pontypool, NP4 7UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 7TP, NP4 7BN, NP4 7UZ, NP4 7TW, NP4 7DA, NP4 7TE, NP4 7BS, NP4 7BT, NP4 7BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 7UU 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 | 48.2% | 49.6% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50.4% | -1.4% | 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 | 33.8% | 36.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 40.9% | -7.8% | 44.2% | -3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 13.8% | 4.1% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.3% | 49.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 28% | 25.2% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -8.4% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 18.4% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 7.6% | 4.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 21.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 7.6% | -10.3% | 9.6% | -2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 12% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 18.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.2% | 31.2% | 12.0% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 96.1% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.2% | 76.7% | -2.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Close was 126.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.3% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Close has the 22nd highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 94th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.2%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Acorn Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-06-20 | £375,750 |
| 8 Acorn Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2016-06-28 | £242,299 |
| 8 Acorn Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2016-03-01 | £219,188 |
| 3 Acorn Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-03-30 | £204,490 |
| 6 Acorn Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2011-08-19 | £316,392 |
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 527 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 1,844 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 2,130 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 2,131 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osito's | White Hart Inn, 2 Broad Street | 240 yd | |
| Ally's Cafe | 8 Station Street | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Hart Inn and The Cavern Basement | 2 Broad Street | 240 yd | |
| New Inn Public House | New Inn, High Street | 326 yd | |
| Twyn-y-Ffrwd Inn | Twynyffrwd Inn, Ffrwd Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Takeaway | 33 Union Street | 238 yd | |
| Dino's | 7 Broad Street | 240 yd | |
| Scam's Chip & Fin | 131 High Street | 430 yd | |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd | Rising Sun, Crown House, Station Street | 509 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 | 39.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.24 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.24 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.