Torfaen Terrace is in Pontnewynydd, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 8LU is located in the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torfaen Terrace, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, NP4 8LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8LY, NP4 8LZ, NP4 8LX, NP4 8NA, NP4 8NP, NP4 8PA, NP4 6SD, NP4 8LS, NP4 8LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 8LU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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% | 53.3% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 47.7% | 46.7% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 32.3% | 37% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.5% | 41.1% | -9.4% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.6% | 9.9% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 9.4% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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 (70.6%) 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 | 41.8% | 36.1% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 19.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 4.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 27.1% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 8.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.3% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 17.7% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.7% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 98.7% | 97.6% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 97.6% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 35.7% | 13.5% | 22.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.7% | 37.2% | 24.5% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torfaen Terrace was 307.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 216.3% higher than the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Torfaen Terrace has the 7th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood and the 15th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 185.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.
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 Torfaen Terrace, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2025-10-03 | £149,000 |
| 18 Torfaen Terrace, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2023-08-17 | £141,246 |
| 26 Torfaen Terrace, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-04-29 | £127,957 |
| 18 Torfaen Terrace, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-08-03 | £113,641 |
| Helen Marie, 13 Torfaen Terrace, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2017-05-19 | £118,789 |
NP4 8LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 56 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 847 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| George Street Primary School Wainfelin Road , Pontypool NP4 6BX | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 1,471 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 1,522 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Penygarn Primary School Penygarn Road , Penygarn NP4 8JR | - not rated | 1,732 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age Connects Torfaen | Pontnewynydd Community Centre, Zion Hill | 577 yd | |
| Front Row Food | Unit 2, North Pontypool Industrial Park | 586 yd | |
| The Ebenezer Centre | The Ebenezer Centre, Hanbury Road | 759 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak | George Street | 399 yd | |
| The Pegasus | The Pegasus, 14 Hill Street | 407 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club | Mill Road | 472 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Community Centre | Zion Hill | 577 yd | |
| Pontnewynydd Cricket Club | Pontnewynydd Cricket Club, Pentrepiod Road | 617 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris Kebab & Pizza | 20 St Lukes Road | 320 yd | |
| Treasure House | 6 St Lukes Road | 320 yd | |
| Dough Dough's Pizzeria | 23 St Lukes Road | 320 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Fish Bar | 1 Hill Street | 407 yd | |
| Chutney Pot Takeaway | Unit 6, Pontnewynydd Small Business Centre, Estate Road | 769 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 20.0% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
| Median download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 32.47 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 32.47 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 6.74 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.