B
Liveable Score

Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilTorfaen
Crime Rate
High for a Welsh village
7% above the national average.
Interactive liveability map of Varteg showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 5 locations. Varteg boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
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Nearby Places

Cwmavon

village

B

0.6 km away

Garndiffaith

suburb

C+

1.3 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Adequate
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Limited
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Adequate
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Adequate
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Adequate
TakeawaysTakeaways
Adequate

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School
Ysgol Bryn Onnen
Penygarn Primary School
Ysgol Gymraeg Gwynllyw
Abersychan Comprehensive School

Varteg House Prices

The average house price in Varteg is £156,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Varteg house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Varteg graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£156,000

Detached house prices

£290,000

Semi-detached house prices

£170,000

Terraced house prices

£145,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Varteg a nice place to live?

Varteg is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Torfaen.

How safe is Varteg?

Varteg has a high crime rate for a Welsh village, with around 80 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 7% above the national average, and 9% below the Torfaen average.

What are the demographics of Varteg?

The majority of residents in Varteg identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (98%). The most common religion is No religion (58%).