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Abersychan

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Explore house prices and housing, home energy and crime and safety in Abersychan. This local area guide brings together 462 published figures for this town in Wales, with the source and date shown for each.

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How Abersychan compares nationwide

AbersychanNationwide

Each line runs from one value to the other, so the gap is easy to see. Higher and lower describe the number only, not whether it is better or worse.

  • £161 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £2,156£2,317

  • 883.123 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    3571,240.123

  • £36,077 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £157,000£193,077

  • 7.3 percentage points below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    60.3%67.6%

  • £108 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £1,437£1,545

  • £377 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £5,030£5,407

  • 3.8 percentage points below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    0.0%3.8%

  • 4.2 percentage points above Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    96.4%92.2%

  • In line with Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £310,000£305,445

  • £29,033 below Average across published towns and cities in Wales

    £168,000£197,033

Everyday services, by straight-line distance

  • 150 m
  • 600 m
  • 950 m
  • 2.7 km

The scale is logarithmic, with marks at 100 m, 1 km and 10 km.

What different homes have been selling for

  • £310,000
  • £168,000
  • £140,000
  • Council tax Band D benchmark £2,156

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What stands out nationally

Figures in the highest or lowest tenth of their published comparison group. Higher and lower describe the number only, not whether it is better or worse.

Crime & emergency services · Lower than most

Change in recorded crime

-17.7%

Average across published towns and cities in Wales
13.3%
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 103 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06

People & households · Lower than most

One-person households

24.8%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Higher than most

Owner-occupied households

82.7%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the highest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Lower than most

Privately rented households

7.5%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Lower than most

Overcrowded households

0.9%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Lower than most

Households with no car or van

11.6%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Lower than most

Households with one car or van

35.7%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Higher than most

Households with two or more cars or vans

52.7%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the highest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

People & households · Lower than most

Residents born outside the UK

1.8%

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Census 2021 · Census 2021

Local energy · Lower than most

Renewable energy projects

0

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the lowest 10% of the 106 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

Renewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026

Air, land & environment · Higher than most

Elevation above sea level

222 m

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the highest 10% of the 106 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

OS Terrain 50 · 2026-07

Air, land & environment · Higher than most

Terrain slope

10.6°

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the highest 10% of the 106 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

OS Terrain 50 · 2026-07

Transport & getting around · Higher than most

Bus stops

29

Compared with
Lowest tenthHighest tenth

Among the highest 10% of the 107 towns and cities in Wales.

Representative location

National Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) · 2026-10-02

What area does each figure describe?

Every figure belongs to one of these groups, so you always know whether you are reading about the whole place, a neighbourhood, or the wider council area.

  • 70

    Whole town

    Totals and figures for the town boundary

  • 39

    Neighbourhood range

    Lowest, median and highest across local areas

  • 286

    Around the centre

    A representative location in the town

  • 67

    Wider council area

    Named council areas around the town

How these figures were made

The small numbers after figure labels refer to this key. They show how a figure was made, not how accurate it is. Open any figure to see its source, date and important limits.

  1. Published figureTaken directly from the named source.
  2. Combined recordsSeveral published records combined into one total, average or summary.
  3. Model estimateEstimated by a model rather than measured at this postcode.

Broadband and mobile connectivity

Broadband and mobile coverage around Abersychan

Ofcom publishes these fixed-broadband, full-fibre take-up and mobile coverage profiles for named local and unitary authorities, rather than for town boundaries. They are shown as wider council-area context for Abersychan; availability figures are provider predictions, not measurements at every address.

Fixed broadband across all premises in the wider council area

Torfaen — All premises
47,028
Torfaen — Premises matched to provider data
46,876
Torfaen — Superfast availability (at least 30 Mbit/s)
97.3%
Torfaen — 100 Mbit/s availability
83.8%
Torfaen — Ultrafast availability (at least 300 Mbit/s)
82.8%
Torfaen — Full-fibre availability
73.2%
Torfaen — Gigabit availability
82.7%
Torfaen — Unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access
0%
Torfaen — Premises with 100 Mbit/s availability
39,429

Fixed broadband across residential premises in the wider council area

Torfaen — All premises
43,456
Torfaen — Premises matched to provider data
43,424
Torfaen — Superfast availability (at least 30 Mbit/s)
99%
Torfaen — 100 Mbit/s availability
87.1%
Torfaen — Ultrafast availability (at least 300 Mbit/s)
86.3%
Torfaen — Full-fibre availability
75.9%
Torfaen — Gigabit availability
86.2%
Torfaen — Unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access
0%
Torfaen — Premises with 100 Mbit/s availability
37,852

Full-fibre take-up across the wider council area

Torfaen — Full-fibre take-up among premises with full-fibre coverage
49%
Torfaen — Full-fibre take-up across all premises
36%

Coverage data basis across the wider council area

Torfaen — Premises used as the coverage basis
47,044
Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels used as the geographic coverage basis
12,613
Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing A or B roads
674
Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing motorways
Not published
Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing motorways or A roads
449

2G coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks
0.02%
Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 3 networks
97.37%
Torfaen — Premises indoors · 3 networks
77.15%
Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 3 networks
84.87%

3G coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks
Not published
Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks
Not published
Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks
Not published
Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks
Not published

4G coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks
0.01%
Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks
99.91%
Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks
93.05%
Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks
92.28%

Mobile voice coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks
Not published
Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks
99.96%
Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks
95.88%
Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks
95.34%

5G coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks
0.01%
Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks
72.52%
Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks
2.05%
Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks
30.87%

Standalone 5G coverage across the wider council area

Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks
0.05%
Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks
59.53%
Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks
2.5%
Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks
46.35%

These highlights come from complete all-premises and residential broadband profiles, both published full-fibre take-up measures, the complete 2G, 3G, 4G, voice, 5G and standalone-5G network-count profiles, and the premises and grid-pixel counts used as the mobile basis. View every published broadband, full-fibre and mobile value.

Published source details for this wider council-area context:

  • Source
    Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · Ofcom
    Release
    Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed coverage (sha256:7a4b4a32a6d1982185c55d611d38e8547eb8d731a4b3282908ab9dc2cde27c42)
    Data date
    January 2026
    Licence
    Open Government Licence v3.0
    Source credit
    Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations Spring 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Published figures462 stats available

462 sourced figures are listed here with the source, period and geography. Open a topic above for comparisons and detailed explanations.

Location & geography

  • Income deprivation classification: Higher deprivationONS grouping based on the relative income deprivation of the townUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · ONS towns classification, May 2026 · Published town figure
  • Coastal classification: Non-coastalWhether ONS classifies this built-up area as coastalUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · ONS towns classification, May 2026 · Published town figure
  • Town size group: SmallONS size group based on Census 2021 population on the 2024 boundaryUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · 2021 population on 2024 built-up-area geography · Published town figure

Homes & housing costs

  • Bedrooms: 1 bedroom: 4; 2 bedrooms: 177; 3 bedrooms: 360; 4 or more bedrooms: 137Published information about bedrooms for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Detached homes: Highest — Torfaen 002C: 39.9%; Median: 15.3%; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 9.9%Published information about detached homes for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Flats and maisonettes: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 23.5%; Median: 10.9%; Lowest — Torfaen 002C: 0.6%Published information about flats and maisonettes for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Semi-detached homes: Highest — Torfaen 002A: 49.0%; Median: 32.5%; Lowest — Torfaen 003B: 13.8%Published information about semi-detached homes for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Terraced homes: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 50.4%; Median: 32.3%; Lowest — Torfaen 003D: 26.5%Published information about terraced homes for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Average house price: Torfaen: £201,540Across the whole local authorityUK House Price Index · 2026-05 · Named wider-area context
  • Median sale price: £147,500Median house price across transactions in the built-up areaUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · 2023 · Published town figure
  • Annual house price change: Torfaen: 4.3%Change over the previous 12 monthsUK House Price Index · 2026-05 · Named wider-area context
  • Median sale price change, 2001 to 2023: 310.0%Change in the published median house price over the periodUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · 2001 to 2023 · Published town figure
  • Monthly sales volume: Torfaen: 44Transactions registered in the local authorityUK House Price Index · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Band D benchmark for local authority: £2,156The council tax on a Band D home in this council areaCouncil Tax bands and local charges · 2026-27 · Representative location
  • Registered sales over the last five years: 357Standard residential sale registrationsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Median sale price over the last five years: £157,000Across standard residential sales in this postcodePrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Most common council tax band in this neighbourhood: CThe band the most homes here sit inCouncil Tax bands and local charges · 2026-27 · Representative location
  • Latest recorded sale: £202,000Price of the most recent registered salePrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Share of homes in bands A to C: 60.3%The three lowest bands, as a share of all homes hereCouncil Tax bands and local charges · 2026-27 · Representative location
  • Council tax in the lowest band: £1,437The annual charge on a Band A home in this council areaCouncil Tax bands and local charges · 2026-27 · Representative location
  • Latest recorded sale date: 6 July 2026Completion date of the most recent registered salePrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Council tax in the highest band: £5,030The annual charge on a top-band home in this council areaCouncil Tax bands and local charges · 2026-27 · Representative location
  • New-build transaction share: 0.0%Of standard sales in the last five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Freehold transaction share: 96.4%Of standard sales in the last five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Detached median sale price: £310,000Registered detached sales over five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Semi-detached median sale price: £168,000Registered semi-detached sales over five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Terraced median sale price: £140,000Registered terraced sales over five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Average monthly private rent: Torfaen: £858Modelled rent level across the local authorityPrice Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Flat and maisonette median sale price: £85,000Registered flat and maisonette sales over five yearsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Annual private rent inflation: Torfaen: 1.1%Change over the previous twelve monthsPrice Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Homes by tenure: Mortgage, loan or shared ownership: 920 (29.0%); Owned outright: 1,070 (33.8%); Private rented or rent free: 295 (9.3%); Social rented: 885 (27.9%)Households grouped by ownership or renting tenureTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Registered sales in the last 12 months: 65Standard residential sale registrationsPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Mean sale price in the last 12 months: £204,529Arithmetic mean of registered standard residential salesPrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Change in private rents (index): Torfaen: 130.923January 2023 = 100Price Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Average rent by property type: Torfaen — Detached: £1,142; Torfaen — Semi-detached: £910; Torfaen — Terraced: £824; Torfaen — Flat: £685Detached, semi-detached, terraced and flatsPrice Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Lowest sale price in the last 12 months: £75,443Lowest registered standard residential salePrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Average rent by bedroom count: Torfaen — 1 bed: £614; Torfaen — 2 bed: £763; Torfaen — 3 bed: £893; Torfaen — 4+ bed: £1,373One, two, three and four or more bedroomsPrice Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Highest sale price in the last 12 months: £605,000Highest registered standard residential salePrice Paid Data · July 2026 · Exact town total
  • Private rent trend over five years: Torfaen: 47.9%Change against the same month five years earlierPrice Index of Private Rents (PIPR) · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Median house price to workplace-based earnings ratio: Torfaen: 5.55Years of local full-time earnings to buy a median-priced homeHousing affordability in England and Wales · 2025 · Named wider-area context
  • Median house price to residence-based earnings ratio: Torfaen: 5.11Years of residents’ full-time earnings to buy a median-priced homeHousing affordability in England and Wales · 2025 · Named wider-area context
  • Home-price-to-income ratio for lower-cost homes: Torfaen: 5.4Cheaper homes against lower-quartile earningsHousing affordability in England and Wales · 2025 · Named wider-area context
  • Affordability trend over ten years: Torfaen: 11.7%Change in the workplace-based ratio against ten years earlierHousing affordability in England and Wales · 2025 · Named wider-area context

Home energy certificates

  • Typical Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band: CThe commonest current band on certificates in this postcodeEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Median energy-efficiency score: 68Median SAP score across certificates in this postcodeEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Typical potential Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) band: BThe band these properties could reach with the recommended workEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Median potential score: 82Median SAP score after the recommended improvementsEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Typical improvement headroom: 13 pointsMedian gap between current and potential scoreEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Typical floor area: 85 m²Median certificated floor area in this postcodeEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Typical construction age: 1900-1929The commonest construction age band on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Wall construction: Cavity wallThe commonest wall construction on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Walls recorded as insulated: 55.8%Share of classifiable certificates recording wall insulationEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Roof construction: PitchedThe commonest roof construction on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Roofs recorded as insulated: 88.5%Share of classifiable certificates recording roof insulationEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Window glazing: Fully double glazedThe commonest glazing recorded on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Main heating system: Boiler and radiatorsThe commonest main heating system on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Main heating fuel: mains gas (not community)The commonest heating fuel on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • On mains gas: 95.3%Share of certificates here connected to mains gasEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Secondary heating: NoneThe commonest secondary heating on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Hot-water system: From main systemThe commonest hot-water system on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Low-energy lighting: 79.0%Median share of fixed light fittings that are low-energyEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Certificates recording solar panels: 4.9%Share of certificates here recording photovoltaic panelsEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Modelled energy use: 220 kWh/m²/yrMedian modelled primary energy per square metre per yearEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Modelled CO₂ emissions: 3.2 t/yrMedian modelled CO₂ per year across certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Modelled heating cost: £702 a yearMedian modelled annual heating cost on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Modelled hot-water cost: £110 a yearMedian modelled annual hot-water cost on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total
  • Modelled lighting cost: £78 a yearMedian modelled annual lighting cost on certificates hereEnergy Performance of Buildings data · Lodgements to 2026-08-17 · Exact town total

Broadband & mobile

  • Fixed broadband across all premises in the wider council area: Torfaen — All premises: 47,028; Torfaen — Premises matched to provider data: 46,876; Torfaen — Superfast availability (at least 30 Mbit/s): 97.3%; Torfaen — 100 Mbit/s availability: 83.8%; Torfaen — Ultrafast availability (at least 300 Mbit/s): 82.8%; Torfaen — Full-fibre availability: 73.2%; Torfaen — Gigabit availability: 82.7%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 2 Mbit/s: 0.1%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 5 Mbit/s: 0.6%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 10 Mbit/s: 1.1%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 30 Mbit/s: 2.4%; Torfaen — Unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access: 0%; Torfaen — Next-generation access (NGA) availability: 97.9%; Torfaen — Able to receive decent broadband from fixed wireless access: 30.9%; Torfaen — Premises with superfast availability: 45,746; Torfaen — Premises with 100 Mbit/s availability: 39,429; Torfaen — Premises with ultrafast availability: 38,962; Torfaen — Premises with full-fibre availability: 34,403; Torfaen — Premises with gigabit availability: 38,881; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 2 Mbit/s: 55; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 5 Mbit/s: 288; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 10 Mbit/s: 514; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 30 Mbit/s: 1,130; Torfaen — Premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access: 3; Torfaen — Premises with next-generation access (NGA): 46,027; Torfaen — Premises able to receive decent broadband from fixed wireless access: 14,549; Torfaen — Download speed over 30 and below 300 Mbit/s: 14.4%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 300 Mbit/s: 82.8%; Torfaen — Download speed over 0 and below 2 Mbit/s: 0.1%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 2 and below 5 Mbit/s: 0.5%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 5 and below 10 Mbit/s: 0.5%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 10 and below 30 Mbit/s: 1.3%; Torfaen — Premises with download speed over 30 and below 300 Mbit/s: 6,784; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 300 Mbit/s: 38,962; Torfaen — Premises with download speed over 0 and below 2 Mbit/s: 55; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 2 and below 5 Mbit/s: 233; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 5 and below 10 Mbit/s: 226; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 10 and below 30 Mbit/s: 616Ofcom all-premises fixed coverage, coverage-gap and download-speed-band percentages with their premise counts.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • Fixed broadband across residential premises in the wider council area: Torfaen — All premises: 43,456; Torfaen — Premises matched to provider data: 43,424; Torfaen — Superfast availability (at least 30 Mbit/s): 99%; Torfaen — 100 Mbit/s availability: 87.1%; Torfaen — Ultrafast availability (at least 300 Mbit/s): 86.3%; Torfaen — Full-fibre availability: 75.9%; Torfaen — Gigabit availability: 86.2%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 2 Mbit/s: 0.1%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 5 Mbit/s: 0.2%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 10 Mbit/s: 0.3%; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 30 Mbit/s: 0.9%; Torfaen — Unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access: 0%; Torfaen — Next-generation access (NGA) availability: 99.6%; Torfaen — Able to receive decent broadband from fixed wireless access: 32.1%; Torfaen — Premises with superfast availability: 43,017; Torfaen — Premises with 100 Mbit/s availability: 37,852; Torfaen — Premises with ultrafast availability: 37,484; Torfaen — Premises with full-fibre availability: 32,999; Torfaen — Premises with gigabit availability: 37,459; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 2 Mbit/s: 49; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 5 Mbit/s: 68; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 10 Mbit/s: 114; Torfaen — Matched premises unable to receive 30 Mbit/s: 407; Torfaen — Premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or fixed wireless access: 2; Torfaen — Premises with next-generation access (NGA): 43,261; Torfaen — Premises able to receive decent broadband from fixed wireless access: 13,933; Torfaen — Download speed over 30 and below 300 Mbit/s: 12.7%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 300 Mbit/s: 86.3%; Torfaen — Download speed over 0 and below 2 Mbit/s: 0.1%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 2 and below 5 Mbit/s: 0%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 5 and below 10 Mbit/s: 0.1%; Torfaen — Download speed at least 10 and below 30 Mbit/s: 0.7%; Torfaen — Premises with download speed over 30 and below 300 Mbit/s: 5,533; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 300 Mbit/s: 37,484; Torfaen — Premises with download speed over 0 and below 2 Mbit/s: 49; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 2 and below 5 Mbit/s: 19; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 5 and below 10 Mbit/s: 46; Torfaen — Premises with download speed at least 10 and below 30 Mbit/s: 293Ofcom residential fixed coverage, coverage-gap and download-speed-band percentages with their premise counts.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • Full-fibre take-up across the wider council area: Torfaen — Full-fibre take-up among premises with full-fibre coverage: 49%; Torfaen — Full-fibre take-up across all premises: 36%Ofcom full-fibre take-up as a percentage of premises covered by full fibre and as a percentage of all premises.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • Coverage data basis across the wider council area: Torfaen — Premises used as the coverage basis: 47,044; Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels used as the geographic coverage basis: 12,613; Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing A or B roads: 674; Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing motorways: Not published; Torfaen — 100 m grid pixels containing motorways or A roads: 449Ofcom counts of premises and 100 m grid pixels used as the basis for the authority coverage percentages, including road and motorway subsets.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • 2G coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 0.02%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 1 network: 0.13%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 2.47%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 97.37%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 0 networks: 1.08%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 1 network: 3.58%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 2 networks: 18.19%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 3 networks: 77.15%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 2.35%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 3.74%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 9.04%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 84.87%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 0 networks: 5.93%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 1 network: 8.31%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 2 networks: 26.85%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 3 networks: 58.9%; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 1 network: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 0 networks: 4.9%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 1 network: 8.02%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 2 networks: 30.96%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 3 networks: 56.12%Ofcom percentages by exact number of networks for premises, geography and major-road coverage.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • 3G coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 1 network: 100%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 0 networks: 0.37%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 1 network: 99.63%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 0.44%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 99.56%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 0 networks: 1.34%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 1 network: 98.66%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 1 network: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 0 networks: 1.78%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 1 network: 98.22%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 4 networks: Not publishedOfcom percentages by exact number of networks for premises, geography and major-road coverage.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • 4G coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 0.01%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 1 network: 0.01%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 0.01%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 0.06%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks: 99.91%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 0 networks: 0.03%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 1 network: 0.42%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 2 networks: 1.49%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 3 networks: 5%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks: 93.05%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 1.14%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 0.67%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 1.9%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 4.01%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: 92.28%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 0 networks: 0.3%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 1 network: 2.97%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 2 networks: 5.93%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 3 networks: 13.65%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 4 networks: 77.15%; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 1 network: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 0 networks: 0.22%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 1 network: 2%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 2 networks: 5.35%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 3 networks: 13.59%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 4 networks: 78.84%Ofcom percentages by exact number of networks for indoor and outdoor premises, geography and major roads.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • Mobile voice coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 1 network: 0.01%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 0.01%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 0.02%; Torfaen — Premises outdoors · 4 networks: 99.96%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 0 networks: 0.03%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 1 network: 0.04%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 2 networks: 0.5%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 3 networks: 3.55%; Torfaen — Premises indoors · 4 networks: 95.88%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 0.32%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 0.87%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 0.87%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 2.6%; Torfaen — Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: 95.34%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 1 network: 0.45%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 2 networks: 4.3%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 3 networks: 12.02%; Torfaen — A and B roads in-car · 4 networks: 83.23%; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 1 network: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 2 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 3 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways in-car · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 0 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 1 network: 0.22%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 2 networks: 3.34%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 3 networks: 9.8%; Torfaen — Motorways and A roads in-car · 4 networks: 86.64%Ofcom percentages by exact number of networks for indoor and outdoor premises, geography and major roads.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • 5G coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 0.01%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 1 network: 1.95%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 14.85%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 10.66%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks: 72.52%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 1.41%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 9.75%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 30.36%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 16.35%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: 42.13%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 2.05%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 1 network: 15.22%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 18.13%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 33.72%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks: 30.87%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 8.54%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 28.38%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 29.36%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 17.39%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: 16.34%Ofcom high-confidence and very-high-confidence outdoor 5G percentages by exact number of networks for premises and geography.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context
  • Standalone 5G coverage across the wider council area: Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 0.05%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 1 network: 23.31%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 17.1%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 59.53%; Torfaen — High confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 2.66%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 40.86%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 20.15%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 36.33%; Torfaen — High confidence · Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 0 networks: 2.5%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 1 network: 34.4%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 2 networks: 16.75%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 3 networks: 46.35%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Premises outdoors · 4 networks: Not published; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 0 networks: 12.58%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 1 network: 51.37%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 2 networks: 13.01%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 3 networks: 23.04%; Torfaen — Very high confidence · Geographic outdoors · 4 networks: Not publishedOfcom high-confidence and very-high-confidence outdoor standalone-5G percentages by exact number of networks for premises and geography.Connected Nations Spring 2026 mobile and fixed broadband aggregates · January 2026 · Named wider-area context

Crime & emergency services

  • Recorded crimes: 602All categories, over the period we holdPolice.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Anti-social behaviour: 89The category recorded most often nearbyPolice.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Most common crime type: 238Largest single category of recorded crimePolice.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Bicycle theft: 0.0%Latest three months against the previous threePolice.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Change in recorded crime: -17.7%Most recent six months against the six beforePolice.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Crimes nearby, by direction and distance: 602 recorded incidents within 1,000 metres over 12 months. N, 0–250 m: 0; NE, 0–250 m: 6; E, 0–250 m: 5; SE, 0–250 m: 0; S, 0–250 m: 5; SW, 0–250 m: 0; W, 0–250 m: 8; NW, 0–250 m: 1; N, 250–500 m: 2; NE, 250–500 m: 1; E, 250–500 m: 13; SE, 250–500 m: 11; S, 250–500 m: 6; SW, 250–500 m: 22; W, 250–500 m: 57; NW, 250–500 m: 37; N, 500–750 m: 57; NE, 500–750 m: 5; E, 500–750 m: 0; SE, 500–750 m: 52; S, 500–750 m: 55; SW, 500–750 m: 30; W, 500–750 m: 22; NW, 500–750 m: 79; N, 750–1000 m: 59; NE, 750–1000 m: 0; E, 750–1000 m: 0; SE, 750–1000 m: 29; S, 750–1000 m: 12; SW, 750–1000 m: 1; W, 750–1000 m: 9; NW, 750–1000 m: 18Published information about crimes nearby, by direction and distance for the within 1 km.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year: 66.22 per 1,000 residents per yearPublished information about recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year for the local neighbourhood.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Burglary: 13Published information about burglary for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Crime trend by month: Jul 2025: 51; Aug 2025: 65; Sep 2025: 47; Oct 2025: 55; Nov 2025: 52; Dec 2025: 44; Jan 2026: 64; Feb 2026: 58; Mar 2026: 36; Apr 2026: 40; May 2026: 43; Jun 2026: 47Published information about crime trend by month for the police force area.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Criminal damage and arson: 86Published information about criminal damage and arson for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Drugs: 12Published information about drugs for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Latest month: 47Published information about latest month for the police force area.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Other crime: 22Published information about other crime for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Other theft: 18Published information about other theft for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Outcomes for recorded offences: Unable to prosecute suspect: 210; Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 152; No outcome recorded: 89; Under investigation: 67; Status update unavailable: 31; Court result unavailable: 18; Local resolution: 12; Action to be taken by another organisation: 11; Awaiting court outcome: 6; Further action is not in the public interest: 2; Suspect charged as part of another case: 2; Formal action is not in the public interest: 2Published information about outcomes for recorded offences for the police force area.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Police force: Gwent PolicePublished information about police force for the police force area.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Possession of weapons: 5Published information about possession of weapons for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Public order: 67Published information about public order for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Robbery: 4Published information about robbery for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Shoplifting: 23Published information about shoplifting for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Theft from the person: 1Published information about theft from the person for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Vehicle crime: 24Published information about vehicle crime for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location
  • Violence and sexual offences: 238Published information about violence and sexual offences for the within 500 m.Police.uk street-level crime and outcomes · 2026-06 · Representative location

People & households

  • Age profile: Under 15: 254; 15 to 24: 176; 25 to 34: 176; 35 to 49: 281; 50 to 64: 414; 65 to 79: 248; 80 and over: 84Published information about age profile for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Country-of-birth profile: United Kingdom: 1,601; EU countries: 18; Rest of Europe: 0; Middle East and Asia: 5; Africa: 5; Americas and Caribbean: 1; Oceania and other: 0; British Overseas: 1Published information about country-of-birth profile for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Ethnic-group profile: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: 6; Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: 8; Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: 16; White: 1,596; Other ethnic group: 4Published information about ethnic-group profile for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Families with children: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 53.9%; Median: 41.3%; Lowest — Torfaen 002C: 35.7%Published information about families with children for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Household composition: One person, aged 66+: 88; One person, under 66: 81; Couple family: 348; Lone parent family: 68; All aged 66+ family: 66; Other single family: 2; Other household types: 28Published information about household composition for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Household size: 1 person: 168; 2 people: 252; 3 people: 117; 4 people: 104; 5 or more people: 36; No usual residents: 0Published information about household size for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Marital and civil-partnership profile: Never married: 439; Married or civil partnership: 674; Divorced or dissolved: 118; Widowed or surviving partner: 101; Separated: 22Published information about marital and civil-partnership profile for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Qualifications: Level 4 and above: 357; Level 3: 260; Level 2: 210; Level 1 and entry: 131; Apprenticeship: 101; Other qualifications: 35; No qualifications: 262Published information about qualifications for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Religion profile: No religion: 757; Christian: 745; Muslim: 1; Hindu: 4; Sikh: 0; Jewish: 0; Buddhist: 3; Other religion: 5; Not answered: 117Published information about religion profile for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Female residents: Highest — Torfaen 002A: 52.0%; Median: 51.1%; Lowest — Torfaen 002E: 49.2%Published information about female residents for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Male residents: Highest — Torfaen 002E: 50.8%; Median: 48.9%; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 48.0%Published information about male residents for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Students: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 6.9%; Median: 5.6%; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 4.0%Published information about students for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Estimated resident population: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 2,063; Median: 1,500; Lowest — Torfaen 002D: 1,291Latest annual mid-year population estimateSmall-area population estimates (2021 based) · mid-2024 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Estimated age profile: 0 to 4: 52; 5 to 9: 94; 10 to 14: 102; 15 to 19: 88; 20 to 24: 86; 25 to 29: 67; 30 to 34: 101; 35 to 39: 70; 40 to 44: 94; 45 to 49: 114; 50 to 54: 120; 55 to 59: 133; 60 to 64: 140; 65 to 69: 101; 70 to 74: 96; 75 to 79: 77; 80 to 84: 49; 85 and over: 55Latest mid-year estimate in five-year age bandsSmall-area population estimates (2021 based) · mid-2024 · Representative location
  • Estimated sex profile: Male: 812; Female: 827Latest mid-year male and female population estimatesSmall-area population estimates (2021 based) · mid-2024 · Representative location
  • Population at Census 2021: 7,495Usual residents counted on Census dayTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Median age: 41.0 yearsMedian age of usual residents at Census 2021Towns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Age and sex profile: Female — aged 0 to 19: 855 (11.4%); Female — aged 20 to 39: 925 (12.3%); Female — aged 40 to 59: 1,015 (13.5%); Female — aged 60 to 79: 765 (10.2%); Female — aged 80+: 240 (3.2%); Male — aged 0 to 19: 975 (13.0%); Male — aged 20 to 39: 890 (11.9%); Male — aged 40 to 59: 945 (12.6%); Male — aged 60 to 79: 745 (9.9%); Male — aged 80+: 130 (1.7%)Residents grouped by sex and broad age bandTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Country of birth profile: Europe: EU countries: 95 (1.3%); Europe: United Kingdom: 7,340 (97.9%); Non-EU countries (including British Overseas): 60 (0.8%)Residents grouped by broad country-of-birth areaTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Usual residents: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 2,036; Median: 1,465; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 1,247People counted in this neighbourhood on census dayCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Population density: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 3,456.8 per km²; Median: 649.8 per km²; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 108 per km²Residents per square kilometreCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Residents aged under 15: 15.6%Share of all residentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents aged 15 to 64: 64.1%Share of all residentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents aged 65 and over: 20.3%Share of all residentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • One-person households: 24.8%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Households with dependent children: 26.9%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Owner-occupied households: 82.7%Owned outright or with a mortgageCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Owned outright: 46.3%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Owned with a mortgage or loan: 36.4%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Population change, 2001 to 2021: 10.0%Change in usual residents between the 2001 and 2021 censusesUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2001 to Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Privately rented households: 7.5%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents aged 0–15: 1,492Usual residents aged 0 to 15 on Census dayUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Residents aged 16–24: 751Usual residents aged 16 to 24 on Census dayUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Socially rented households: 9.6%Council or housing associationCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Overcrowded households: 0.9%At least one bedroom short of the standardCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents aged 25–64: 3,849Usual residents aged 25 to 64 on Census dayUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Households with no car or van: 11.6%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents aged 65+: 1,401Usual residents aged 65 and over on Census dayUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Households with one car or van: 35.7%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Households with two or more cars or vans: 52.7%Share of all householdsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Registered live births: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 23; Median: 15; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 9Live births registered for the surrounding LSOA in the latest calendar yearLive births in England and Wales for small geographic areas · 2025 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Residents with no qualifications: 19.3%Of residents aged 16 and overCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Registered deaths: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 30; Median: 17; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 9Deaths registered for residents of the surrounding LSOA in the latest calendar yearMortality statistics: registered deaths, all causes and ages · 2024 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Residents with a degree-level qualification: 26.3%Level 4 and above, of residents aged 16 and overCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents in good or very good health: 77.2%Self-assessed on census dayCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Residents born outside the UK: 1.8%Share of all residentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Change in residents aged 0–15: 1.6%Change in the age-group count between Census 2001 and Census 2021Understanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2001 to Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Largest ethnic group: WhiteThe high-level group most residents recordedCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Change in residents aged 16–24: -3.3%Change in the age-group count between Census 2001 and Census 2021Understanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2001 to Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Share in the largest ethnic group: 97.9%Of all residentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Change in residents aged 25–64: 10.4%Change in the age-group count between Census 2001 and Census 2021Understanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2001 to Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Change in residents aged 65+: 27.1%Change in the age-group count between Census 2001 and Census 2021Understanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2001 to Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Number of households: Highest — Torfaen 003B: 950; Median: 644; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 515Households counted in the surrounding LSOACensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Passports held: United Kingdom: 1,298; Ireland: 2; Other Europe: 15; Africa: 1; Middle East and Asia: 2; Americas and Caribbean: 1; Oceania and Antarctica: 0; British Overseas Territories: 0; No passport: 311Published passport country-group countsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Household deprivation: Not deprived: 302; Deprived in 1 dimension: 242; Deprived in 2 dimensions: 102; Deprived in 3 dimensions: 32; Deprived in 4 dimensions: 0Households deprived in zero to four Census dimensionsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Year of arrival in the UK: Born in the UK: 1,601; Before 1951: 0; 1951 to 1960: 1; 1961 to 1970: 1; 1971 to 1980: 2; 1981 to 1990: 0; 1991 to 2000: 4; 2001 to 2010: 14; 2011 to 2013: 1; 2014 to 2016: 4; 2017 to 2019: 2; 2020 to 2021: 0Usual residents by published arrival-period bandCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Length of residence in the UK: Born in the UK: 1,601; 10 years or more: 23; 5 to under 10 years: 5; 2 to under 5 years: 2; Under 2 years: 0Usual residents by time lived in the United KingdomCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • National identity: British only: 231; English: 105; Welsh: 1,226; Other UK identities: 23; Irish: 6; Other identity: 39; Non-UK identity: 45Self-described national identity groupsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • English proficiency: Main language is English or Welsh: 1,578; Speaks English very well: 10; Speaks English well: 3; Cannot speak English well: 3; Cannot speak English: 1English or Welsh main language and spoken-English proficiencyCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Sexual orientation: Straight or heterosexual: 5,015; Gay or lesbian: 65; Bisexual: 37; All other sexual orientations: 7; Not answered: 486Voluntary Census response among residents aged 16 and overCensus 2021 MSOA topic summaries · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Turnout: Torfaen: 49.8%Valid votes cast as a share of the electorateGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Electorate: Torfaen: 71,738Registered electors at the 2024 general electionGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Second address: No second address: 1,597; Second address in the UK: 29; Second address outside the UK: 5Usual residents by whether a second address is usedCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Schoolchildren and full-time students: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 24.4%; Median: 19.7%; Lowest — Torfaen 003B: 16.5%Share of residents aged 5 and over who are schoolchildren or full-time studentsCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Winning party: Torfaen: LabourParty of the member elected in 2024General election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Runner-up party: Torfaen: Reform UKParty placed second in 2024General election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Seat outcome: Torfaen: Lab HoldWhether the seat was held or changed handsGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Majority: Torfaen: 7,322Votes between the winner and the runner-upGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Majority share: Torfaen: 20.5%Winning margin as a share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Conservative: Torfaen: 16.1%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Labour: Torfaen: 42.5%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Liberal Democrat: Torfaen: 4.6%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Reform UK: Torfaen: 22.0%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Green: Torfaen: 4.8%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share Plaid Cymru: Torfaen: 7.2%Share of valid votesGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Vote share other candidates: Torfaen: 2.9%All remaining candidates pooledGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Member elected in 2024: Torfaen: Nick Thomas-SymondsWho won the seat on 4 July 2024General election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Candidates standing: Torfaen: 8People on the ballot paperGeneral election results by constituency · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Parliamentary constituency name: Torfaen: TorfaenThe Westminster seat this postcode votes inUK Parliament data · 2026-10-02 · Named wider-area context
  • Current MP: Torfaen: Nick Thomas-Symonds MP, member since 2015-05-07The member currently representing this constituencyUK Parliament data · 2026-10-02 · Named wider-area context
  • MP political party: Torfaen: LabourThe party the sitting member currently sits forUK Parliament data · 2026-10-02 · Named wider-area context
  • MP contact details: Torfaen — Email: nick.thomassymonds.mp@parliament.uk; Torfaen — Email: 020 7219 4294; Torfaen — Official page: https://members.parliament.uk/member/4479/contactPublished parliamentary office contactUK Parliament data · 2026-10-02 · Named wider-area context

Income, work & local economy

  • Overall relative disadvantage (decile, 1 = most deprived): 6 of 10, where 1 is most deprivedWhere this neighbourhood sits among all Welsh LSOAsWelsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 · 2025 · Representative location
  • Equivalised household income before housing costs: Highest — Torfaen 002: £30,816; Median: £30,263; Lowest — Torfaen 003: £29,709Mean disposable income, adjusted for household sizeSmall area model-based income estimates · FYE 2023 · Range across wider neighbourhood areas
  • Jobs profile: ResidentialWhether ONS classifies the town as working or residential from its job densityUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · ONS towns classification, May 2026 · Published town figure
  • Gross household income: Highest — Torfaen 003: £41,632; Median: £40,461; Lowest — Torfaen 002: £39,289Mean total annual income before taxSmall area model-based income estimates · FYE 2023 · Range across wider neighbourhood areas
  • Income disadvantage (decile, 1 = most deprived): 6 of 10, where 1 is most deprivedIncome domain, ranked against all Welsh LSOAsWelsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 · 2025 · Representative location
  • Employment disadvantage (decile, 1 = most deprived): 5 of 10, where 1 is most deprivedEmployment domain, ranked against all Welsh LSOAsWelsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025 · 2025 · Representative location
  • Net household income: Highest — Torfaen 002: £32,435; Median: £31,398; Lowest — Torfaen 003: £30,360Mean disposable annual income after taxSmall area model-based income estimates · FYE 2023 · Range across wider neighbourhood areas
  • Equivalised household income after housing costs: Highest — Torfaen 002: £28,032; Median: £27,084; Lowest — Torfaen 003: £26,135Mean disposable income after rent or mortgage, adjusted for household sizeSmall area model-based income estimates · FYE 2023 · Range across wider neighbourhood areas
  • Business premises in this neighbourhood: 30Premises with a rateable value, at the last 31 MarchNon-domestic rating list / Find a business rates valuation · 2026 · Representative location
  • Economically inactive residents aged 16+: 43.5%Residents aged 16 and over who were not working or actively seeking workUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Employment rate: Torfaen: 74.7%Residents aged 16-64 in work, as a share of all residents that ageAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Number of children in low-income families, before housing costs: 326Children under 16 in this wardChildren in low income families local area statistics · FYE 2025 · Representative location
  • Retail premises in this neighbourhood: 10Shops, pubs and other retail premisesNon-domestic rating list / Find a business rates valuation · 2026 · Representative location
  • Retired residents aged 16+: 22.8%Residents aged 16 and over who were economically inactive because they were retiredUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Unemployment rate: Torfaen: 1.8%Economically active residents aged 16-64 who are unemployedAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Economic activity rate: Torfaen: 76.0%Residents aged 16-64 either working or looking for workAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Largest business sector in this neighbourhood: IndustryThe biggest of retail, offices, industry and otherNon-domestic rating list / Find a business rates valuation · 2026 · Representative location
  • Long-term sick or disabled residents aged 16+: 8.2%Residents aged 16 and over who were economically inactive because of long-term sickness or disabilityUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Economic inactivity rate: Torfaen: 24.0%Residents aged 16-64 neither working nor seeking workAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Economically inactive students aged 16+: 3.9%Residents aged 16 and over who were economically inactive studentsUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Number of children in low-income families, after housing costs: 425Children under 16 in this wardChildren in low income families local area statistics · FYE 2025 · Representative location
  • Total rateable value in this neighbourhood: £429,000All rateable business premises added togetherNon-domestic rating list / Find a business rates valuation · 2026 · Representative location
  • Average rateable value in this neighbourhood: £14,300Total rateable value divided by number of premisesNon-domestic rating list / Find a business rates valuation · 2026 · Representative location
  • Looking after home or family: 5.5%Residents aged 16 and over who were economically inactive while looking after home or familyUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Residents with degree-level qualifications: Torfaen: 42.4%Aged 16-64 holding a qualification at RQF level 4 or aboveAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2025-12 · Named wider-area context
  • Other economic inactivity: 3.1%Residents aged 16 and over with another reason for economic inactivityUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · Census 2021 · Published town figure
  • Residents with no qualifications: Torfaen: 8.4%Aged 16-64 reporting no formal qualificationAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2025-12 · Named wider-area context
  • Share of workers employed part time: Torfaen: 22.1%Of residents aged 16-64 in workAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Share of workers who are self-employed: Torfaen: 9.3%Of residents aged 16-64 in workAnnual Population Survey via Nomis · 2026-03 · Named wider-area context
  • Change in jobs, 2015 to 2024: 12.5%Percentage change in employment located in the townUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · 2015 to 2024 · Published town figure
  • People claiming unemployment-related benefits: 20Universal Credit claimants required to seek work, plus JSAClaimant Count via Nomis · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Claimants as a share of working-age residents: 1.9%Claimants as a percentage of residents aged 16-64Claimant Count via Nomis · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Jobs gained or lost, 2015 to 2024: 100Absolute change in employment located in the townUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · 2015 to 2024 · Published town figure
  • Claimants aged 16-24: 5Of the people claiming unemployment-related benefits hereClaimant Count via Nomis · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Companies registered at this postcode: 212Active companies whose registered office is this postcodeCompanies House company register · 2026-10 · Exact town total
  • Qualifications: Level 1 or entry level: 610 (10.2%); Level 2: 950 (15.8%); Level 3: 1,055 (17.6%); Level 4 or above: 1,390 (23.2%); No qualifications: 1,455 (24.3%); Other qualifications: 540 (9.0%)Residents grouped by highest qualification levelTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Companies incorporated here in the last 12 months: 47Registered at this postcode and incorporated within the yearCompanies House company register · 2026-10 · Exact town total
  • Employment status: Employed: 3,190 (53.2%); Not employed: 2,805 (46.8%)Working-age residents grouped as employed or not employedTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Companies registered in this postcode district: 1,410Active companies across the whole postcode districtCompanies House company register · 2026-10 · Published town figure
  • Largest business category on the register here: ConstructionThe largest SIC section among companies registered in this districtCompanies House company register · 2026-10 · Published town figure
  • Occupation of employed residents: Administrative and secretarial: 280 (8.8%); Associate professional and technical: 355 (11.1%); Caring, leisure and other services: 460 (14.4%); Elementary occupations: 375 (11.7%); Managers, directors and senior officials: 280 (8.8%); Process, plant and machine operatives: 335 (10.5%); Professional occupations: 400 (12.5%); Sales and customer service: 240 (7.5%); Skilled trades: 470 (14.7%)Employed residents grouped by broad occupationTowns and cities, characteristics of built-up areas, Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Company types registered in this district: Private Limited Company: 94.6%; Private company limited by guarantee: 2.8%; Community Interest Company: 1.5%The most common legal forms on the register hereCompanies House company register · 2026-10 · Published town figure
  • Hours worked: 15 hours or less: 56; 16 to 30 hours: 150; 31 to 48 hours: 489; 49 hours or more: 71Employed residents by usual weekly-hours bandCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Socio-economic classification (NS-SEC): Higher managerial and professional: 125; Lower managerial and professional: 275; Intermediate occupations: 175; Small employers and own-account workers: 130; Lower supervisory and technical: 114; Semi-routine occupations: 168; Routine occupations: 215; Never worked or long-term unemployed: 92; Full-time students: 60Residents aged 16 and over by NS-SEC classCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Employment history: Worked in the last 12 months: 60; Not worked in the last 12 months: 410; Never worked: 120People not in employment by when they last workedCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Jobs per working-age resident: Torfaen: 0.72 jobs per resident aged 16 to 64Number of jobs located in the local authority per resident aged 16 to 64Job density · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Gross median weekly pay: Torfaen: £663Median weekly gross pay for employee jobs, based on where employees liveGross median weekly pay · 2025 · Named wider-area context
  • Economically active: Highest — Torfaen 002E: 60.4%; Median: 54.4%; Lowest — Torfaen 002D: 51.4%Published information about economically active for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Employed: Highest — Torfaen 002E: 57.2%; Median: 51.1%; Lowest — Torfaen 002B: 48.1%Published information about employed for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Occupations: Managers and directors: 63; Professional: 123; Associate professional and technical: 97; Administrative and secretarial: 92; Skilled trades: 112; Caring, leisure and other service: 88; Sales and customer service: 46; Process, plant and machine operatives: 60; Elementary: 83Published information about occupations for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Retired: Highest — Torfaen 002D: 26.2%; Median: 22.9%; Lowest — Torfaen 002B: 19.1%Published information about retired for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Self-employed: Highest — Torfaen 002C: 8.0%; Median: 6.9%; Lowest — Torfaen 002B: 4.1%Published information about self-employed for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Unemployed: Highest — Torfaen 002B: 4.3%; Median: 3.3%; Lowest — Torfaen 002C: 2.2%Published information about unemployed for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Work from home: Highest — Torfaen 002C: 19.7%; Median: 15.5%; Lowest — Torfaen 002A: 12.1%Published information about work from home for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Industry of employed residents: Agriculture, forestry and fishing: 4; Mining and quarrying: 1; Manufacturing: 342; Energy supply: 17; Water, sewerage and waste: 36; Construction: 320; Wholesale, retail and motor repair: 450; Transport and storage: 160; Accommodation and food: 97; Information and communication: 39; Financial and insurance: 62; Real estate: 81; Professional, scientific and technical: 94; Administrative and support services: 108; Public administration and defence: 266; Education: 213; Health and social work: 564; Other industries: 120Broad industry groups for residents employed in Census weekCensus 2021 MSOA topic summaries · Census 2021 · Representative location

Local energy

  • Annual solar irradiation: Highest — NP4 8: 1,232 kWh/m²; Median: 1,229 kWh/m²; Lowest — NP4 6: 1,190 kWh/m²Energy falling on a square metre of optimally angled panelPVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Range across postcode sector areas
  • Typical output of a 4 kWp solar system: Highest — NP4 8: 3,869 kWh; Median: 3,861 kWh; Lowest — NP4 6: 3,722 kWhA standard domestic array at the best angle, over a yearPVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Range across postcode sector areas
  • Best panel tilt angle: Highest — NP4 8: 39°; Median: 38°; Lowest — NP4 6: 37°The slope that captures most energy over a year herePVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Range across postcode sector areas
  • Best panel orientation: 179°The compass direction that collects most energy herePVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Representative location
  • Solar projects: 0Schemes of 150 kW and above that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Onshore wind projects: 0Schemes of 150 kW and above that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Offshore wind projects: 0Schemes that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Battery storage projects: 0Schemes that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Hydro projects: 0Schemes of 150 kW and above that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Biomass and waste-to-energy projects: 0Schemes that exist or may yet existRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Other renewable technology projects: 0Tidal, wave, geothermal, hydrogen and fuel cellsRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Renewable energy projects: 0All technologies, with the stage each has reachedRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Operational renewable capacity: 0 MWInstalled capacity of schemes that are generatingRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Renewable capacity in the pipeline: 0 MWApproved, under construction or awaiting a decisionRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Nearest renewable energy project: 5.3 kmStraight-line distance, with the scheme and its stageRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Stage of the nearest renewable project: Operational (Mamhilad Solar Farm)As recorded at the last quarterly extractRenewable Energy Planning Database · Q2 2026 · Representative location
  • Heat network schemes: 0Recorded schemes that exist or may yet existHeat Networks Planning Database · Q1 2026 · Representative location
  • Emissions per resident: Torfaen: 4.07 t CO2e per residentCouncil area total divided by its populationUK local authority greenhouse-gas emissions · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Council area greenhouse gas emissions: Torfaen: 382.9 kt CO2eEverything emitted inside the local authority boundaryUK local authority greenhouse-gas emissions · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Change in emissions since 2005: Torfaen: -49.5%Council area total against the start of the seriesUK local authority greenhouse-gas emissions · 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Largest emitting sector: 36.7%The sector responsible for most of the council area's emissionsUK local authority greenhouse-gas emissions · 2024 · Representative location
  • Greenhouse-gas emissions by sector: Transport: 140.6 kt CO2e; Domestic: 101.8 kt CO2e; Industry: 68 kt CO2e; Commercial: 29.4 kt CO2e; Waste: 18.4 kt CO2e; Agriculture: 14.6 kt CO2e; Public Sector: 13.8 kt CO2e; LULUCF: -3.8 kt CO2ePublished information about greenhouse-gas emissions by sector for the council area.UK local authority greenhouse-gas emissions · 2024 · Representative location
  • Expected solar photovoltaic (PV) output by month: January: 150 kWh; February: 205 kWh; March: 339 kWh; April: 436 kWh; May: 473 kWh; June: 467 kWh; July: 470 kWh; August: 417 kWh; September: 361 kWh; October: 247 kWh; November: 172 kWh; December: 125 kWhPublished information about expected solar photovoltaic (pv) output by month for the postcode sector.PVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Representative location
  • Solar resource by month: January: 44.9 kWh/m²; February: 61.9 kWh/m²; March: 104.1 kWh/m²; April: 138.2 kWh/m²; May: 152.5 kWh/m²; June: 153.3 kWh/m²; July: 155.9 kWh/m²; August: 135.9 kWh/m²; September: 115.6 kWh/m²; October: 77.1 kWh/m²; November: 52.4 kWh/m²; December: 37.6 kWh/m²Published information about solar resource by month for the postcode sector.PVGIS 5.3 · 2005-2023 · Representative location
  • Central heating: Mains gas: 586; Electric: 5; Two or more types: 67; Oil: 5; Tank or bottled gas: 2; District or communal: 0; Renewable: 2; Solid fuel: 4; Wood: 4; Other: 3; No central heating: 0Published information about central heating for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location

Air, land & environment

  • Modelled PM2.5: Highest — SO2702: 5.41 µg/m³; Median: 5.29 µg/m³; Lowest — SO2504: 5.15 µg/m³Annual average fine particulate matterUK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled PM10: Highest — SO2602: 8.19 µg/m³; Median: 8 µg/m³; Lowest — SO2504: 7.76 µg/m³Annual average coarse particulate matterUK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled nitrogen dioxide: Highest — SO2702: 6.05 µg/m³; Median: 5.43 µg/m³; Lowest — SO2504: 4.59 µg/m³Annual average NO₂UK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled nitrogen oxides: Highest — SO2702: 7.59 µg/m³ as NO₂; Median: 6.78 µg/m³ as NO₂; Lowest — SO2504: 5.69 µg/m³ as NO₂Annual average NOx, expressed as NO₂UK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled sulphur dioxide: Highest — SO2603: 1.24 µg/m³; Median: 1.16 µg/m³; Lowest — SO2504: 1.05 µg/m³Annual average SO₂UK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled benzene: Highest — SO2702: 0.25 µg/m³; Median: 0.23 µg/m³; Lowest — SO2504: 0.21 µg/m³Annual average benzeneUK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Modelled ozone exceedance days: Highest — SO2504: 1.68 days; Median: 1.63 days; Lowest — SO2605: 1.59 daysDays a year the 8-hour ozone target is exceededUK background air-pollution maps · 2024 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Indicative radon potential: 1 to 3% of homes above the Action Level: 0; 10 to 30% of homes above the Action Level: Suppressed; 3 to 5% of homes above the Action Level: Suppressed; 30% or more of homes above the Action Level: 0; 5 to 10% of homes above the Action Level: 0; Less than 1% of homes above the Action Level: 0Estimated share of homes above the radon Action LevelIndicative radon potential map · 2021 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Radon Affected Area: No — this square is below the Affected Area threshold: 0; Yes — this square is within a radon Affected Area: 8Whether UKHSA classify this square as radon affectedIndicative radon potential map · 2021 · Range across 1 km area areas
  • Nearest air-quality monitoring station: Hafod-yr-ynys Hill RoadsideClosest automatic station currently reportingUK-AIR monitoring / Sensor Observation Service · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Distance to nearest monitoring station: 7.4 kmStraight-line distance to the closest reporting stationUK-AIR monitoring / Sensor Observation Service · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Latest measurements at that station: NO₂ 42.0 µg/m³Most recent published concentrationsUK-AIR monitoring / Sensor Observation Service · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Air pollution index at that station: Low (index 1 of 10, driven by NO₂)Defra Daily Air Quality Index bandUK-AIR monitoring / Sensor Observation Service · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Type of the nearest monitoring station: Urban TrafficWhat kind of location that station measuresUK-AIR monitoring / Sensor Observation Service · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Average maximum temperature: 13.7 °CDaily maximum, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Average minimum temperature: 6.5 °CDaily minimum, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Average temperature: 10.1 °CDaily mean, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Annual rainfall: 1,277.3 mmTotal in an average year, 1991–2020HadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Annual sunshine: 1,530.7 hoursHours of bright sunshine in an average year, 1991–2020HadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Average July maximum: 20.1 °CDaily maximum in July, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Average January minimum: 2.3 °CDaily minimum in January, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Days of air frost: 37.1 daysNights the air temperature fell below zero, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Days with rain: 160.4 daysDays a year with at least 1 mm of rain, 1991–2020 averageHadUK-Grid climate observations · 1991-2020 normal (series to 2026) · Representative location
  • Coal Mining Reporting Area intersection: Within the Coal Mining Reporting AreaWhether this postcode sits in the area where a coal mining report is recommendedCoal mining information / map services · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Coal-mining Development High Risk Area intersection: Within the Development Low Risk Area, not the high risk areaThe planning classification of the ground here: high risk, low risk, or neitherCoal mining information / map services · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Coalfield consultation area: Within a coalfield consultation area (Minable Coal)Whether the postcode falls in a mapped coalfield consultation areaCoal mining information / map services · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Coal mining licence area: Not within a coal mining licence areaWhether the postcode falls in an area licensed for coal mining, past or presentCoal mining information / map services · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Bedrock geology: Millstone Grit Group [See Also Migr] — Mudstone, Siltstone And Sandstone (Carboniferous)The rock mapped beneath this area, at 1:625,000BGS OpenGeoscience · 1:625,000 national geology, bedrock v5 (2008) · Representative location
  • Superficial geology: No superficial deposit mapped at 1:625,000Deposits lying over the bedrock, where any are mappedBGS OpenGeoscience · 1:625,000 national geology, bedrock v5 (2008) · Representative location
  • Broad soil landscape type: SandstoneThe geological material the soils here have formed overSoil Parent Material Model — 1 km open version · 2014 (v1, derived from Parent Material Model 1:50,000 v6) · Representative location
  • Soil parent material grain size: ArenaceousBGS's grain-size class for the material beneath: clay-rich, sandy, gravelly or peatSoil Parent Material Model — 1 km open version · 2014 (v1, derived from Parent Material Model 1:50,000 v6) · Representative location
  • Soil texture class: Loam To Sandy LoamThe texture range expected over this parent materialSoil Parent Material Model — 1 km open version · 2014 (v1, derived from Parent Material Model 1:50,000 v6) · Representative location
  • Soil depth class: Intermediate-ShallowHow deep soils here typically run before reaching the parent materialSoil Parent Material Model — 1 km open version · 2014 (v1, derived from Parent Material Model 1:50,000 v6) · Representative location
  • Carbonate content of parent material: NoneHow much chalk or limestone the underlying material holdsSoil Parent Material Model — 1 km open version · 2014 (v1, derived from Parent Material Model 1:50,000 v6) · Representative location
  • Shrink-swell clay susceptibility: Low susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcodeHow much the clay in this 5 km area is rated to swell and shrink with moistureBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Landslide susceptibility: Significant susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcode — areas of localised significant ratingHow prone the ground across this 5 km area is rated to slope instabilityBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Susceptibility to soluble rock and sinkholes: Low susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcode — areas of localised significant ratingHow likely dissolvable rock — chalk, limestone, gypsum, salt — is to underlie this 5 km areaBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Compressible-ground susceptibility: Low susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcode — areas of localised significant ratingHow likely soft ground that settles under load is to underlie this 5 km areaBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Collapsible-deposit susceptibility: Low susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcode — areas of localised significant ratingHow likely deposits that collapse when wetted or loaded are to underlie this 5 km areaBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Running-sand susceptibility: Low susceptibility across the 5 km area (about 65 square kilometres) containing this postcodeHow likely water-bearing sand that can flow into excavations is to underlie this 5 km areaBGS GeoSure 5 km hex grid · GeoSure v8, generalised to 5 km hexagons · Representative location
  • Elevation above sea level: 222 mGround height at the postcode centroid, from OS Terrain 50OS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Projected change in summer temperature: 2.12 °C changeHow much warmer summers here are projected to be at 2 °C of global warming, against 1981-2000UK Climate Projections (UKCP18), 12 km regional strand · UKCP18 RCP8.5 regional projections at 1.5-4 °C global warming levels, against a 1981-2000 baseline · Representative location
  • Local elevation range: 114 mHighest ground minus lowest ground within 500 mOS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Projected very hot days per year: 4.2 days per yearDays a year above 30 °C projected here at 2 °C of global warming, against 1981-2000UK Climate Projections (UKCP18), 12 km regional strand · UKCP18 RCP8.5 regional projections at 1.5-4 °C global warming levels, against a 1981-2000 baseline · Representative location
  • Projected change in winter rainfall: 9.09 % changeHow much wetter or drier winters here are projected to be at 2 °C of global warmingUK Climate Projections (UKCP18), 12 km regional strand · UKCP18 RCP8.5 regional projections at 1.5-4 °C global warming levels, against a 1981-2000 baseline · Representative location
  • Terrain slope: 10.6°Gradient of the ground over a 100 m window around the postcodeOS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Terrain aspect: South-facingCompass direction the surrounding ground faces downhillOS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Relative elevation versus surrounding neighbourhood: -16 mHeight at the postcode against the average of the kilometre around itOS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Ground height compared with the surrounding area: Lower than the surrounding kilometreWhether the postcode sits above or below its surroundingsOS Terrain 50 · 2026-07 · Representative location
  • Modelled topsoil geochemistry by element: Arsenic: 27.4 mg/kg; Cadmium: 0.42 mg/kg; Chromium: 57.5 mg/kg; Copper: 28.6 mg/kg; Nickel: 25.7 mg/kg; Lead: 94.0 mg/kg; Selenium: 1.23 mg/kg; Zinc: 80.4 mg/kgModelled concentrations of eight trace elements in the topsoil of this 500 m squareUK topsoil geochemistry raster (UKTS) · Topsoil samples 1978-2014, modelled surface published 2024 · Representative location
  • Modelled topsoil element concentration: 94.02 mg/kgModelled total lead in the topsoil of this 500 m square, in mg/kgUK topsoil geochemistry raster (UKTS) · Topsoil samples 1978-2014, modelled surface published 2024 · Representative location
  • Flood risk: Very low risk — Natural Resources Wales shade no band here for rivers, the sea or surface water, and they publish everything outside the shaded areas as having less than a 1 in 1000 chance of flooding in any year. That is their finding, not a gap in ours — but it assumes the defences that exist hold, and it does not cover a sewer backing up.Natural Resources Wales's risk band for the area around this postcodeFlood Risk Assessment Wales (rivers, sea, surface water and small watercourses) · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • River flood risk: Very low risk from rivers — Natural Resources Wales publish everything outside their shaded areas as under a 1 in 1000 chance in any year.How Natural Resources Wales band the risk of river flooding hereFlood Risk Assessment Wales (rivers, sea, surface water and small watercourses) · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • Sea flood risk: Very low risk from the sea — Natural Resources Wales publish everything outside their shaded areas as under a 1 in 1000 chance in any year.How Natural Resources Wales band the risk of flooding from the sea hereFlood Risk Assessment Wales (rivers, sea, surface water and small watercourses) · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • Surface water flood risk: Very low risk from surface water — Natural Resources Wales publish everything outside their shaded areas as under a 1 in 1000 chance in any year. This is about rain and small watercourses, and says nothing about a sewer backing up.How Natural Resources Wales band the risk of flooding from rainfall and small watercourses hereFlood Risk Assessment Wales (rivers, sea, surface water and small watercourses) · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • River and sea flood zone: Outside the mapped river and sea flood zones — Flood Zone 1 on the Flood Map for Planning, where Natural Resources Wales map no 1 in 1000 chance of river or sea flooding even with a century of climate change allowed for and no defences counted. It says nothing about surface water, which is mapped separately, or about groundwater and sewers, which are not mapped at all.Which planning flood zone this land is in for rivers and the sea, ignoring defencesFlood Map for Planning (Wales) — flood zones and TAN15 defended zones · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • Surface water flood zone: Outside the mapped surface water flood zones — Natural Resources Wales map no 1 in 1000 chance here from rainfall or small watercourses, even allowing for climate change. No map in this product covers a sewer backing up.Which planning flood zone this land is in for rainfall and small watercoursesFlood Map for Planning (Wales) — flood zones and TAN15 defended zones · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • TAN15 defended zone: Not inside a TAN15 Defended Zone, and not inside a river or sea flood zone either, so there is nothing here for a defence to hold back on this map. Defended zones are mapped only for rivers and the sea; Natural Resources Wales publish none for surface water.Whether this land sits behind flood defences meeting the TAN15 minimum standardFlood Map for Planning (Wales) — flood zones and TAN15 defended zones · 2026-05-21 · Representative location
  • Nearest recorded landslide: 0.6 kmHow far away the nearest landslide in the national record isNational Landslide Database / GeoIndex index · 2026 · Representative location
  • Recorded landslides: 1How many landslides in the national record are within a kilometreNational Landslide Database / GeoIndex index · 2026 · Representative location

Nature & green space

  • Nearest public park: 600 mThe closest site mapped as a public park or gardenOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Distance to nearest public park: 600 mStraight-line distance to its nearest mapped entranceOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Public greenspace count: 26Mapped greenspace sites reaching within 1 kmOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Public greenspace area: 16.9 haHectares of mapped greenspace inside the 1 km circleOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest play space: 450 mThe closest mapped children's play areaOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest playing field: 450 mThe closest mapped playing fieldOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest sports facility: 750 mOutdoor sites mapped by Ordnance Survey: sports facilities, bowling greens, tennis courts and golf coursesOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest allotment: 800 mThe closest allotments or community growing spaceOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest greenspace access point: 450 mThe closest mapped way in to any greenspace siteOS Open Greenspace · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Ward tree canopy cover percentage: 16.3%Share of the ward under tree canopy, in the survey yearUK Ward Canopy Cover · 2018-2022 (per-ward survey year) · Representative location
  • Tree canopy comparison with other wards: 55.5%Where this ward ranks among surveyed wards in its nationUK Ward Canopy Cover · 2018-2022 (per-ward survey year) · Representative location
  • Nearest mapped woodland: 30 mThe closest wood of half a hectare or more, and its typeNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Distance to nearest woodland: 30 mStraight-line distance to the nearest mapped woodlandNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Woodland area: 8.2 haHectares of mapped woodland inside a 500 m circleNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Woodland area: 78.9 haHectares of mapped woodland inside a 1 km circleNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Woodland area: 1,636.8 haHectares of mapped woodland inside a 5 km circleNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Woodland type: Broadleaved (69.8 ha within 1 km)The interpreted forest type covering most ground within 1 kmNational Forest Inventory / Forestry Commission open data · 2024 (imagery to summer 2024) · Representative location
  • Nearest classified river/water body: 500 mDistance to the closest river, lake or coastal water NRW assess under the Water Framework DirectiveWater Framework Directive classification, Cycle 3 baseline (Wales) · 2023 Cycle 3 baseline · Representative location
  • Ecological status: Moderate ecological status — Afon Lwyd - source to Mon and Brecon Canal (2023 Cycle 3 baseline)How Natural Resources Wales classify the ecology of the water body this postcode drains intoWater Framework Directive classification, Cycle 3 baseline (Wales) · 2023 Cycle 3 baseline · Representative location
  • Chemical status: High — Afon Lwyd - source to Mon and Brecon Canal (2023 Cycle 3 baseline; 92% of Welsh water bodies are classified the same)NRW's chemical classification of that water body, with how common the same verdict is in WalesWater Framework Directive classification, Cycle 3 baseline (Wales) · 2023 Cycle 3 baseline · Representative location
  • Reasons for not achieving good status: 2 elementsWhich quality elements NRW record as driving this water body's classificationWater Framework Directive classification, Cycle 3 baseline (Wales) · 2023 Cycle 3 baseline · Representative location
  • Designations covering this postcode: This postcode is not inside any designated siteEvery legally designated site whose boundary contains this postcodeProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest Site of Special Scientific Interest: 3.6 kmHow far it is to the nearest SSSI, and which oneProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Inside a Site of Special Scientific Interest: Not inside a Site of Special Scientific InterestWhether this postcode sits inside an SSSI boundaryProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • SSSI interest type: Blorenge is notified for its biological interest — its habitats and speciesWhether the nearest SSSI is notified for biology, geology or bothProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest National Nature Reserve: 9.0 kmHow far it is to the nearest NNR, and which oneProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest Local Nature Reserve: 200 mHow far it is to the nearest LNR, which one, and who declared itProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest Special Area of Conservation: 7.4 kmHow far it is to the nearest SAC, and which oneProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest Special Protection Area: 20 kmHow far it is to the nearest SPA, and which oneProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest Ramsar site: 20 kmHow far it is to the nearest wetland of international importanceProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • National Park: Not in a National Park. Nearest is Bannau Brycheiniog / Brecon Beacons National Park, about 2.2 km awayWhether this postcode is in one of Wales's three National Parks, or how far to oneProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • National Landscape / AONB: Not in a National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Nearest is WYE VALLEY (Wales) National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), about 19.3 km awayWhether this postcode is in one of Wales's five National LandscapesProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest ancient woodland: 200 mHow far it is to the nearest parcel on the 2021 Ancient Woodland InventoryProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location
  • Nearest designated site: 200 mThe nearest legally designated site of any type, and what it isProtected sites and nature designations (Wales) · 2026-08-24 · Representative location

Health & care

  • Nearest GP practice: 950 mStraight-line distance to the closest practice still openNHS Organisation Data Service — GP practice register · 2026-08-28 · Representative location
  • GP practices: 6Open practices with a registered address inside 5 kmNHS Organisation Data Service — GP practice register · 2026-08-28 · Representative location
  • Fluoride concentration: 0.19 mg/l FAverage fluoride in your water company's published regulatory samplesDrinking-water quality provider data · 2016–2025, varying by company · Representative location
  • Nitrate concentration: 3.76 mg/l NO3Average nitrate in your water company's published regulatory samplesDrinking-water quality provider data · 2016–2025, varying by company · Representative location
  • Chlorine or other disinfectant result: 0.55 mg/lAverage free residual disinfectant in your water company's published samplesDrinking-water quality provider data · 2016–2025, varying by company · Representative location
  • Lead test result: 0.78 µg/l PbAverage lead in your water company's published regulatory samplesDrinking-water quality provider data · 2016–2025, varying by company · Representative location
  • Male healthy life expectancy: Torfaen: 54.1 yearsAverage years a newborn male is expected to live in good or very good healthHealthy life expectancy · 2022 to 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Female healthy life expectancy: Torfaen: 52.8 yearsAverage years a newborn female is expected to live in good or very good healthHealthy life expectancy · 2022 to 2024 · Named wider-area context
  • Life satisfaction: Torfaen: 7.37 score out of 10Average rating by adults aged 16 and over, from 0 not at all satisfied to 10 completely satisfiedPersonal wellbeing estimates · 2022/23 · Named wider-area context
  • Happiness: Torfaen: 7.3 score out of 10Average rating of happiness yesterday by adults aged 16 and over, from 0 to 10Personal wellbeing estimates · 2022/23 · Named wider-area context
  • Anxiety: Torfaen: 3.13 score out of 10Average rating of anxiety yesterday by adults aged 16 and over, from 0 not at all anxious to 10 completely anxiousPersonal wellbeing estimates · 2022/23 · Named wider-area context
  • Life worthwhile: Torfaen: 7.72 score out of 10Average rating that the things adults do in life are worthwhile, from 0 to 10Personal wellbeing estimates · 2022/23 · Named wider-area context
  • Disability: Highest — Torfaen 002D: 29.3%; Median: 25.7%; Lowest — Torfaen 002E: 23.7%Published information about disability for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas
  • Self-reported general health: Very good: 696; Good: 563; Fair: 256; Bad: 86; Very bad: 30Published information about self-reported general health for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Unpaid carers: Highest — Torfaen 003D: 12.9%; Median: 12.2%; Lowest — Torfaen 002E: 11.0%Published information about unpaid carers for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Range across local neighbourhood areas

Transport & getting around

  • Commuting method: Car or van (driving): 532; Work at or from home: 150; On foot: 17; Bus, minibus or coach: 13; Train: 5; Underground, metro, tram: 0; Car or van (passenger): 31; Bicycle: 3; Taxi: 2; Motorcycle or scooter: 3; Other: 7Published information about commuting method for the local neighbourhood.Census 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location
  • Access to a major town or city: Nearer to a major town or cityONS nearer/further classification based on modelled driving timeUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · ONS towns classification, May 2026 · Published town figure
  • Nearest bus stop: 150 mStraight-line distance to the closest stopNational Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Bus stops: 29Straight-line distance to the closest stationNational Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Nearest railway station: 5.1 kmStraight-line distance to the closest stationNational Public Transport Access Nodes (NaPTAN) · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Which A road is nearest: A4043 (Cwmavon Road)By number, and by name where OS record oneOS Open Roads · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Distance to the nearest A road: 450 mStraight-line distance to the carriagewayOS Open Roads · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Distance to the nearest motorway: 15 kmStraight-line distance to the carriagewayOS Open Roads · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Nearest motorway junction: 15 kmWhere the motorway network can actually be joinedOS Open Roads · 2026-04 · Representative location
  • Estimated entries and exits at the nearest station: Pontypool and New Inn: Pontypool and New InnOver the most recent published yearEstimates of station usage · 2024-25 · Representative location
  • Estimated interchanges at the nearest station: Pontypool and New Inn: Pontypool and New InnPassengers changing trains without leaving the stationEstimates of station usage · 2024-25 · Representative location
  • Station-usage trend: Pontypool and New Inn: Pontypool and New Inn, 2023-24 to 2024-25Between the two most recent published yearsEstimates of station usage · 2024-25 · Representative location
  • Reported injury collisions: 22Over the five years of data we holdSTATS19 road safety open data · 2021 to 2025 · Representative location
  • Fatal collisions: 0Collisions in which someone diedSTATS19 road safety open data · 2021 to 2025 · Representative location
  • Serious injury collisions: 9On the Department for Transport's adjusted basisSTATS19 road safety open data · 2021 to 2025 · Representative location
  • Pedestrian casualties: 4People on foot injured in reported collisionsSTATS19 road safety open data · 2021 to 2025 · Representative location
  • Cyclist casualties: 0People on bicycles injured in reported collisionsSTATS19 road safety open data · 2021 to 2025 · Representative location
  • Nearest Department for Transport (DfT) traffic count point: The B4246, 450 m awayThe road link traffic is counted on, and how far away it isRoad traffic statistics · 2025 · Representative location
  • Distance to the nearest count point: 450 mStraight-line distance to the counted roadRoad traffic statistics · 2025 · Representative location
  • Annual average daily motor vehicles: 6,720 vehicles a day on the B4246 (2025 figure)On the nearest counted road linkRoad traffic statistics · 2025 · Representative location
  • Heavy goods vehicles a day: 25 HGVs a day on the B4246 (2025 figure)On the nearest counted road linkRoad traffic statistics · 2025 · Representative location
  • How the traffic figure was produced: Counted on the B4246 in 2025Counted on the road that year, or estimated from an earlier countRoad traffic statistics · 2025 · Representative location
  • Public electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the local authority: Torfaen: 146Reported operational at the quarter endPublic EV charging infrastructure statistics · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers (50 kW and above): Torfaen: 30The subset able to charge in minutes rather than hoursPublic EV charging infrastructure statistics · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints per 100,000 people: Torfaen: 155.123Chargers per head of the local authority populationPublic EV charging infrastructure statistics · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Change in public electric vehicle (EV) chargers over the quarter: Torfaen: 2.1%Against the previous quarter in the same seriesPublic EV charging infrastructure statistics · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Rapid and ultra-rapid chargers per 100,000 people: Torfaen: 31.87550 kW and above, per head of the local authority populationPublic EV charging infrastructure statistics · 2026-07 · Named wider-area context
  • Distance travelled to work: Under 2 km: 41; 2 to under 5 km: 79; 5 to under 10 km: 132; 10 to under 20 km: 169; 20 to under 30 km: 39; 30 to under 40 km: 17; 40 to under 60 km: 15; 60 km and over: 11; Works mainly from home: 150; No fixed workplace or other: 112Employed residents by straight-line workplace-distance bandCensus 2021 · Census 2021 · Representative location

Shops, food & amenities

  • Food businesses: 41Premises inspected under the food hygiene schemeFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Rated food businesses: 38Premises registered for food hygiene inspectionFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Premises rated 5: 22Businesses holding the top food hygiene ratingFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Share rated 5: 61.8%Of premises with a current ratingFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Nearest restaurant or cafe: 400 mStraight-line distance to the closest rated premisesFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Restaurants and cafes: 5Straight-line distance to the closest rated premisesFood Hygiene Rating Scheme · 2026-10-02 · Representative location
  • Nearest supermarket: 2.7 kmTo the closest shop mapped as a supermarketOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of supermarkets: 0About a twelve-minute walkOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest convenience shop: 650 mTo the closest corner shop or general storeOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of convenience shops: 3Corner shops and general storesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest pharmacy: 950 mTo the closest dispensing pharmacyOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of pharmacies: 1Dispensing pharmaciesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest doctor or clinic: 350 mTo the closest surgery or clinic on the mapOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Doctors and clinics: 2Surgeries and clinics on the mapOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest hospital: 5.0 kmTo the closest site mapped as a hospitalOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of hospitals: 1Hospital sites of any kindOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest dentist: 4.8 kmTo the closest dental surgeryOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of dentists: 0Dental surgeriesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest vet: 3.6 kmTo the closest veterinary surgeryOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of vets: 0Veterinary surgeriesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest school: 400 mTo the edge of the closest school siteOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of schools: 3All phases and sectors togetherOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest nursery or childcare: 5.0 kmTo the closest nursery or childcare premisesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of nurseries and childcare: 0Nurseries, pre-schools and childcare premisesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest Post Office: 450 mTo the closest branch or counterOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of Post Offices: 2Branches and countersOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest bank: 3.5 kmTo the closest bank branchOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of banks: 0Bank branchesOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest ATM: 4.4 kmTo the closest free-standing cash machineOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of ATMs: 0Free-standing cash machines onlyOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest pub: 450 mTo the closest premises mapped as a pubOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of pubs: 6About a twelve-minute walkOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest restaurant: 850 mTo the closest sit-down restaurantOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of restaurants: 1Sit-down restaurants onlyOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest cafe: 3.5 kmTo the closest cafe or coffee shopOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of cafes: 0Cafes and coffee shopsOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest park: 300 mTo the edge of the closest mapped parkOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of parks: 4Land mapped as a parkOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest playground: 350 mTo the edge of the closest mapped playgroundOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of playgrounds: 5Including school playgroundsOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest gym: 2.5 kmTo the closest fitness centreOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of gyms: 0Fitness centresOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest leisure centre: 2.5 kmTo the closest sports centre or leisure centreOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of leisure centres: 0Sports and leisure centresOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest library: 3.7 kmTo the closest library buildingOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of libraries: 0Including libraries not open to the publicOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest place of worship: 600 mTo the closest building of any religionOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of places of worship: 3Every religion togetherOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest petrol station: 2.6 kmTo the closest fuel forecourtOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of petrol stations: 0Fuel forecourtsOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Nearest mapped electric vehicle (EV) charging station: 5.0 kmTo the closest charging site on the mapOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Count of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations: 0Charging sites, not connectorsOpenStreetMap · 2026-08-23 · Representative location
  • Water supplier: Dŵr CymruThe company appointed to supply water to this postcodeWater and sewerage undertaker boundaries · April 2024 (Ofwat v1_5) · Representative location
  • Wastewater and sewerage provider: Dŵr CymruThe company appointed to provide sewerage services hereWater and sewerage undertaker boundaries · April 2024 (Ofwat v1_5) · Representative location
  • Water-company leakage performance: -15.9%How much your water company has cut leakage since its 2019-20 baselineWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Supply interruptions: 23.26 minutesAverage minutes of water supply lost per property last year, across your water companyWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Sewer flooding performance: 1.35 per 10,000 connectionsHomes flooded internally by sewage per 10,000 connections, across your sewerage companyWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Pollution incidents: 29.52 per 10,000 kmPollution incidents per 10,000 km of sewer, across your sewerage companyWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Customer satisfaction: 79.63 scoreYour water company's C-MeX score, Ofwat's customer measure of experienceWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Performance against targets: 50.0%The share of its 2020-25 promises to Ofwat that your water company metWater Company Performance Report 2023-24 (open data) · Financial year 2023-24 · Representative location
  • Highest local visitor-to-resident ratio: 0.5Maximum ratio among the LSOAs within the townUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · November 2024 to November 2025 · Published town figure
  • Typical local visitor-to-resident ratio: 0.4Median ratio among the LSOAs within the townUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · November 2024 to November 2025 · Published town figure
  • Visitor pattern: n-shaped visitor to resident profileONS profile based on the distribution of local visitor-to-resident quintilesUnderstanding towns in England and Wales, investigating socioeconomic trends · November 2024 to November 2025 · Published town figure