Living in Torfaen
Torfaen is a large municipality in Wales, United Kingdom, home to 92,264 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 15%, #56 of 388), low-income households (top 16%, #60 of 387), movers on a budget (top 20%, #74 of 388).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Torfaen
- The Bristol Channel is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater Cardiff, 24 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 7 h 48 min and sets around 16:04; in late June it sets around 21:34.
How Torfaen ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United Kingdom. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity, safety and community and taxes and wealth (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United Kingdom | In Wales | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 40 | #310 of 378 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income household | 74 | #60 of 387 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #197 of 378 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Single parent | 49 | #262 of 378 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 50 | #302 of 378 | #15 of 22 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 39 | #314 of 378 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Early retiree | 50 | #342 of 387 | #20 of 22 | Map |
| Single professional | 42 | #347 of 368 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| Young professional | 44 | #349 of 367 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| DINKS | 32 | #355 of 362 | #20 of 21 | Map |
| Remote worker | 65 | #156 of 387 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| Commuter | 70 | #242 of 368 | #12 of 21 | Map |
| Car-free household | 51 | #347 of 361 | #18 of 21 | Map |
| Student | 52 | #186 of 354 | #8 of 20 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 69 | #97 of 378 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 67 | #74 of 388 | #9 of 22 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 28 | #361 of 363 | #19 of 21 | Map |
| Expat professional | 34 | #361 of 387 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 14 | #328 of 378 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #225 of 388 | #18 of 22 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 57 | #56 of 388 | #8 of 22 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 55 | #142 of 388 | #17 of 22 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 31 | #331 of 388 | #21 of 22 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 48 | #347 of 388 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 66 | #271 of 388 | #19 of 22 | Map |
| Coastal living | 64 | #161 of 209 | #16 of 21 | Map |
| Business owner | 52 | #247 of 388 | #12 of 22 | Map |
| Digital native | 48 | #302 of 368 | #18 of 21 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Newport 11 km
- Caerphilly 13 km
- Blaenau Gwent 15 km
- Monmouthshire 15 km
- Cardiff 22 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 24 km
- Rhondda Cynon Taf 26 km
- Vale of Glamorgan 33 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.