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NP4 4EQ

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Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Torfaen

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Detailed insights for NP4 4EQ

Overview

Postcode NP4 4EQ is located in an urban city, within the Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontypool area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontypool is £38,624 per year. The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 2.1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pontypool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 661 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Pontypool has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.4%

Approximately 2.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pontypool is £38,624 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 4EQ.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
284
Population density
738.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.24(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.85(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.44(-42%)
Public order
7.74(-13%)
Shoplifting
6.33(-9%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
95.07%
Other
5
1.76%
Caribbean
2
0.7%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.7%
Total population: 284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
75
31.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
21.76%
No qualifications
39
16.32%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
9.62%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
47
37.9%
Owns outright
42
33.87%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.55%
Other forms of private rent
7
5.65%
Other social rented
3
2.42%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £151,250 in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£468,000
Flats1£80,000
Semi-Detached3£210,000
Terraced27£150,000

10 year median price trend in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.

Schools

In the NP4 4EQ postcode area, located within Pontypool, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 4EQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCwmffrwdoer Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicablePadre Pio RC PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableGeorge Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 4EQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 4EQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miNews, Food and WineHanbury Road, Torfaen, NP4 6SUWalking directions to News, Food and Wine

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardPontnewynydd and SnatchwoodW05001373
ParishPen TranchW04000985
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontypoolW02000326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 004CW01001523
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2025-09-01

Nearby Postcodes

NP4 0XG0.00 mi awayNP4 4DG0.00 mi awayNP4 0YJ0.00 mi awayNP4 4DR0.00 mi awayNP4 4DL0.00 mi away

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.