Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dataset: WIMD 2019

This page shows deprivation information for the Welsh Data Zone W01001489 (postcode NP4 9AA) . The WIMD ranks 1 (most deprived) to 1909 (least deprived). Deprivation indexes are infrequent, it may be several years before an update is available.

Decile colours: 1–3 higher deprivation · 4–7 mid · 8–10 lower deprivation.

Deprivation illustration

Overall Position

Rank 462 out of 1,909 data zones in Wales.

Decile: 3 top 24% most deprived

Data Zone Information

Local authority: Torfaen

LSOA name: Blaenavon 3

LSOA code: W01001489

Postcode: NP4 9AA

Domain Breakdown for W01001489 (postcode NP4 9AA)

Income

Decile: 4

Rank: 605 out of 1,909

Measures deprivation due to low income, including people receiving income-related benefits and tax credits.

Employment

Decile: 3

Rank: 483 out of 1,909

Captures involuntary exclusion from the labour market, such as unemployment, long‑term sickness, disability, or caring responsibilities.

Health

Decile: 4

Rank: 627 out of 1,909

Indicates risk of premature death and reduced quality of life due to illness, disability, or mental health conditions.

Education

Decile: 2

Rank: 333 out of 1,909

Reflects educational attainment and skills in children and adults, including school results, qualifications, and access to higher education.

Access to Services

Decile: 6

Rank: 1,120 out of 1,909

Physical and financial access to suitable essential services: distance to GPs, schools, shops and post offices.

Housing

Decile: 2

Rank: 336 out of 1,909

Assesses access to suitable housing and essential services, including affordability, overcrowding, and distance to key services.

Community Safety

Decile: 1

Rank: 140 out of 1,909

Measures risk of personal and material victimisation, including violence, burglary, theft, and criminal damage.

Physical Environment

Decile: 3

Rank: 435 out of 1,909

Covers quality of the local environment, including housing condition, air quality, pollution, and road traffic incidents.