NP4 8JU is in Old Penygarn, Pontypool and Torfaen district. NP4 8JU 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 Old Penygarn, Pontypool, NP4 8JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8JS, NP4 8EG, NP4 8JA, NP4 8JT, NP4 8GA, NP4 8JN, NP4 8AX, NP4 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 8JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% 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 | 52.3% | 52.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 1.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -1.3% |
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 | 24.2% | 38% | 13.8% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 47.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | 3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 36.5% | 42.2% | 5.7% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 37.8% | 3.6% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 10.2% | 5.7% | -4.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 35.2% | 18.4% | -16.8% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 8.9% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 13.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 18.2% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.3% | 34.3% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.7% | 98.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
In this area, 99.1% 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 | 99.3% | 99.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 99.1% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 15.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 38.9% | 46.2% | -7.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around NP4 8JU was 63.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.5% lower than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
NP4 8JU has the 19th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 134th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.9%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerways, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2005-08-24 | £195,969 |
NP4 8JU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 158 |
| Retired | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 271 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 603 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 782 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Alban's R.C. High School The Park , Pontypool NP4 6XG | - not rated | 890 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| West Monmouth Comprehensive School Blaendare Road , Pontypool NP4 5YG | - not rated | 1,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box’d Bar & Pizza Ltd | 5 Church Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Torfaen Museum Trust Coffee Shop (Museum Tea Rooms) | Park Road | 787 yd | |
| Destan's Cafe & Takeaway | 1 Town Bridge Buildings, Park Road | 787 yd | |
| Asiana | 5 Town Bridge Buildings, Park Road | 787 yd | |
| Wellbeing Centre | 24 George Street | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontypool Conservative & Unionist Club | Pontypool Conservative Club, Osborne Road | 782 yd | |
| The Iron Duke | 130-131 Osborne Road | 782 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart, George Street | 810 yd | |
| Pontypool Workingmens Club | Pontypool Working Mens Club, Broadway | 932 yd | |
| Pontypool United RFC | Pontypool United Rugby Club, Conway Road | 952 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Fish & Chips | 3 Church Avenue | 431 yd | |
| Choice Chinese Take Away | 17 Osborne Road | 716 yd | |
| New Yummies | 18 Osborne Road | 716 yd | |
| Chans Noodle Bar | 1 Osborne Road | 764 yd | |
| Taste Good | 128 Osborne Road | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | 4 Crane Street | 934 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.