Leigh Road is in Trevethin, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 8HY 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 Leigh Road, Trevethin, Pontypool, NP4 8HY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8LF, NP4 8HB, NP4 8HZ, NP4 8LE, NP4 8HD, NP4 8NY, NP4 8NZ, NP4 8HE, NP4 8HF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 8HY, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 51.3% | 53% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47% | -1.7% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 8HY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 34.3% | 42.8% | 8.5% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 38.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 8.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 47.2% | 45.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 17.9% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 22.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.4% | 23.3% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 9.9% | -10.5% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 18.5% | 5.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.9% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 17.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 22.8% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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 Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.3% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
In this area, 99.7% 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 | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 99.7% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 40.5% | 46.2% | -5.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Road was 388.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 299.8% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leigh Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 10th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 220.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tircwm Leigh Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-08-15 | £258,966 |
| Pegasus Leigh Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-13 | £266,684 |
| Penclover Leigh Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-10-13 | £283,880 |
| Hazeldene Leigh Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-03-21 | £307,669 |
| Clyro Leigh Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-01-17 | £204,229 |
NP4 8HY 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 1,047 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 1,588 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 527 yd | |
| Box’d Bar & Pizza Ltd | 5 Church Avenue | 717 yd | |
| Age Connects Torfaen | Pontnewynydd Community Centre, Zion Hill | 923 yd | |
| The Ebenezer Centre | The Ebenezer Centre, Hanbury Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | Mill Road | 327 yd | |
| Royal Oak | George Street | 327 yd | |
| The Pegasus | The Pegasus, 14 Hill Street | 365 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre | Zion Hill | 923 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Cricket Club | Pontnewynydd Cricket Club, Pentrepiod Road | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Horseshoe Fish Bar | 1 Hill Street | 365 yd | |
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 20 St Lukes Road | 432 yd | |
| Treasure House | 6 St Lukes Road | 432 yd | |
| Dough Dough's Pizzeria | 23 St Lukes Road | 432 yd | |
| Ali's Fish & Chips | 3 Church Avenue | 717 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 | 36.8% |
| 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 | 53.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 75.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 75.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.