New James Street is in Blaenavon, Pontypool and in Torfaen district. NP4 9JU 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 James Street, Blaenavon, Pontypool, NP4 9JU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP4 9JZ, NP4 9JX, NP4 9LB, NP4 9JY, NP4 9LA, NP4 9JS, NP4 9LS, NP4 9LH, NP4 9LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP4 9JU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.9% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 36.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 44% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 6.4% | -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 | 51% | 39.7% | -11.3% | 48.4% | -8.7% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 43.8% | 12.3% | 33.6% | 10.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21% | 17.1% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.8% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.4% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.7% | 25.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 8.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 23.5% | 2.5% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 97% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 97.4% | 96.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.4% | 96% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.8% | 37.2% | 7.6% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New James Street was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Blaenavon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New James Street has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Blaenavon and the 70th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Torfaen .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.8%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 New James Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-03-21 | £193,028 |
| 14 New James Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2024-07-08 | £113,552 |
| 18 New James Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-04 | £121,068 |
| 29 New James Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-09-02 | £142,943 |
| 7 New James Street, Pontypool, Torfaen Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2022-07-08 | £163,448 |
NP4 9JU 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,088 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Garnteg Primary School Hillcrest , Garndiffaith NP4 7SJ | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| ST Illtyd's Llanhilleth , Abertillery NP13 3JT | - not rated | 5,133 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies Bar & Kitchen | Butterflies, 31-33 Queen Street | 355 yd | |
| Green Gables Grazing & Deli | 96 Broad Street | 390 yd | |
| Front Row Food | Blaenavon World Heritage Centre, Church Road | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambrian Inn | 82 Llanover Road | 200 yd | |
| Blaenavon Bowls Club | The Pavillion, Middle Coedcae Road | 299 yd | |
| Blaenavon Constitutional Club | Blaenavon Constitutional Club, James Street | 346 yd | |
| Castle Hotel | Castle Hotel, 94 Broad Street | 390 yd | |
| Forgeside Rugby Sports and Social Club | Forgeside Sports & Social Club, 100 Broad Street | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Plaice | 20 Broad Street | 390 yd | |
| Blaenavon Kebab and Pizza | 11 Broad Street | 390 yd | |
| Rehmat Spice | 103 Broad Street | 390 yd | |
| Lotus | 62 Broad Street | 432 yd | |
| Elgam Fish Bar | Rifle Green | 860 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd, Ivor Street | 434 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 | 68 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.