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Sub-area · Pontypool · Torfaen · Wales

Living in Torfaen 004A

Part of Pontypool · 1,751 residents

Torfaen 004A is a sub-area in Pontypool, Torfaen that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £853 a month, up 3.0% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (57th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£853+3.0%
vs last year
Liveability
94/100
Composite score
Safety
75/100
Higher is safer
Transport
33/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1822%
18–3420%
35–4918%
50–6419%
65+21%
Population1,751
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person38%Couple with children14%Lone parent16%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.30
White97%Asian1%Black1%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian44%Muslim1%No religion49%Other0%
Country of birth
Born in UK97%
Born outside UK4%
General health (self-reported)
Good71%Fair18%Bad11%
Disability prevalence27%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above23%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications28%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Torfaen 004A?

Torfaen 004A sits inside Pontypool, part of the wider Torfaen council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Torfaen 004A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Torfaen 004A?
The median monthly rent across Torfaen 004A is £853.
How safe is Torfaen 004A?
Torfaen 004A has a safety score of 75/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Torfaen 004A?
Transport score: 33/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Torfaen 004A part of?
Torfaen 004A sits inside the Pontypool neighbourhood, in Torfaen, Wales.