Elm Close is in Trevethin, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 8HH is located in the Trevethin and Penygarn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Elm Close, Trevethin, Pontypool, NP4 8HH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8HJ, NP4 8HL, NP4 8HA, NP4 8EP, NP4 8EL, NP4 8EH, NP4 8HD, NP4 8EW, NP4 8EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP4 8HH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.7% 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 | 51.1% | 47.3% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.7% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52.7% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.7% |
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 | 42.1% | 41.7% | -0.4% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 34.9% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -9.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 12.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.7% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 34% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 31.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 19.3% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 6.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 4.2% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
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.
In the area around NP4 8HH this area, 37.6% 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.4% | 37.6% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 19.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.1% | -5.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.1% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.7% | 10.1% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 20.2% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.9% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95% 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 | 99.3% | 95% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.9% | 95% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.2% | 13.5% | 23.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.5% | 37.2% | 21.3% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elm Close was 245.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.6% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Elm Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 26th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 147.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Elm Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £86,000 | 2019-07-19 | £115,154 |
| 13 Elm Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-10-06 | £115,376 |
| 13 Elm Close, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £72,950 | 2004-05-21 | £153,872 |
NP4 8HH area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Retired | 57 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 1,286 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 1,550 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,631 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 958 yd | |
| Osito's | White Hart Inn, 2 Broad Street | 961 yd | |
| Box’d Bar & Pizza Ltd | 5 Church Avenue | 982 yd | |
| Ally's Cafe | 8 Station Street | 1,006 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | Pontnewynydd Community Centre, Zion Hill | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | George Street | 734 yd | |
| The Pegasus | The Pegasus, 14 Hill Street | 764 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | Mill Road | 773 yd | |
| White Hart Inn and The Cavern Basement | 2 Broad Street | 961 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Cricket Club | Pontnewynydd Cricket Club, Pentrepiod Road | 1,071 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 20 St Lukes Road | 751 yd | |
| Treasure House | 6 St Lukes Road | 751 yd | |
| Dough Dough's Pizzeria | 23 St Lukes Road | 751 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Fish Bar | 1 Hill Street | 764 yd | |
| Dino's | 7 Broad Street | 961 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 | 96.7% |
| 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 | 3.3% |
| Median download speed | 31.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.87 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.