Ffrwd Road is in Abersychan, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 8PJ is located in the Abersychan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ffrwd Road, Abersychan, Pontypool, NP4 8PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 8QW, NP4 7DF, NP4 8PQ, NP4 8QL, NP4 8RL, NP4 8PE, NP4 8PW, NP4 8PF, NP4 8QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 8PJ is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 50.3% | 44.1% | -6.2% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 49.7% | 55.9% | 6.2% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 23.3% | 32.6% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 49.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 10.1% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 34% | -12.8% | 48.4% | -14.4% |
| Good health | 28.2% | 40.4% | 12.2% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 18.6% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 5.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 17.6% | 19% | 1.4% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 7.2% | -10.8% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 11% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.6% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 22.4% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.9% | 29.3% | 2.4% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.7% | 98.3% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 98.1% | 99.7% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 99.7% | 2.0% | 83.2% | 16.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.3% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.5% | 37.2% | 8.3% |
| Christian | 43.1% | 46.2% | -3.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ffrwd Road was 159.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.0% higher than the Abersychan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ffrwd Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Abersychan and the 64th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 114.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Ffrwd Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2024-03-28 | £153,921 |
| Lynwood Ffrwd Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2023-09-18 | £171,735 |
| Jasmine Ffrwd Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-06-19 | £155,963 |
| Tregarron Ffrwd Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2023-03-31 | £225,970 |
| Ashley House Ffrwd Road, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-08-26 | £147,030 |
NP4 8PJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP4 8PJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 84 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abersychan Comprehensive School Incline Road , Abersychan NP4 7DF | - not rated | 231 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cwmffrwdoer Primary School Waunddu , Pontnewynydd NP4 6QZ | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gyfun Gwynllyw Heol Folly , Trefddyn NP4 8JD | - not rated | 2,345 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ally's Cafe | 8 Station Street | 481 yd | |
| Osito's | White Hart Inn, 2 Broad Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twyn-y-Ffrwd Inn | Twynyffrwd Inn, Ffrwd Road | 5 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Cwmavon Road | 510 yd | |
| New Inn Public House | New Inn, High Street | 555 yd | |
| White Hart Inn and The Cavern Basement | 2 Broad Street | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Takeaway | 33 Union Street | 531 yd | |
| Dino's | 7 Broad Street | 557 yd | |
| Scam's Chip & Fin | 131 High Street | 564 yd | |
| Rising Sun 1688 Ltd | Rising Sun, Crown House, Station Street | 716 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.5 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.22 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.