New William Street is in Blaenavon, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 9JN is located in the Blaenavon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Torfaen. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about New William Street, Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 9JW, NP4 9JP, NP4 9EL, NP4 9AR, NP4 9EN, NP4 9BQ, NP4 9EH, NP4 9AP, NP4 9AN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NP4 9JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.7% | -0.5% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.3% | 0.5% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 35% | 36.8% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 42.1% | -5.6% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11% | 3.1% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.2% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 42.7% | 43.6% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 34% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.4% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5.8% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 18.3% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 7.2% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 20.2% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 5.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 15.9% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 29.3% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.9% 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 | 99.6% | 97.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 97.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New William Street was 132.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.5% higher than the Blaenavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New William Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blaenavon and the 87th highest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 90% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 New William Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2024-11-29 | £70,974 |
| 39 New William Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2024-01-22 | £88,741 |
| 32 New William Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-05-09 | £136,701 |
| 43 New William Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £141,000 | 2023-03-17 | £144,834 |
| 16 New William Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £99,000 | 2022-02-25 | £108,815 |
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Real estate activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Bryn Onnen Varteg Road , Pontypool NP4 7RT | - not rated | 4,133 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 4,409 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 4,913 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ystruth Primary East Pentwyn , Blanina NP13 3XG | - not rated | 5,309 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gables Grazing & Deli | 96 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Butterflies Bar & Kitchen | Butterflies, 31-33 Queen Street | 349 yd | |
| Front Row Food | Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road | 406 yd | |
| Burnsies Breakfast Bar | Gilchrist Thomas Industrial Estate | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaenavon Constitutional Club | Blaenavon Constitutional Club, James Street | 150 yd | |
| Castle Hotel | Castle Hotel, 94 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Forgeside Rugby Sports and Social Club | Forgeside Sports & Social Club, 100 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Queen Victoria Inn and Bed & Breakfast | Queen Victoria Inn, Prince Street | 215 yd | |
| Blaenavon Workmen's Hall Limited | 101 High Street | 274 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Plaice | 20 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Blaenavon Kebab and Pizza | 11 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Rehmat Spice | 103 Broad Street | 178 yd | |
| Lotus | 62 Broad Street | 342 yd | |
| Elgam Fish Bar | Rifle Green | 814 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Ivor Street | 225 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.