Postcode insights

NP4 5XF

Pontypool Fawr

Torfaen

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Detailed insights for NP4 5XF

Overview

Postcode NP4 5XF is located in a rural hamlet, within the Pontypool Fawr ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontypool area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontypool is £38,624 per year. The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
28
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Pontypool has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 208 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Pontypool has a very low crime rate, with approximately 28 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.5%

Approximately 12.5% 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 5XF.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
118
Population density
20.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
22.51(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
13.64(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.09(-44%)
Public order
3.41(-59%)
Other crime
2.05(-2%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
104
88.14%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
8
6.78%
Other Asian
4
3.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.85%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.85%
Total population: 118

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
31
29.52%
No qualifications
28
26.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
17.14%
Level 3 (A level)
9
8.57%
Other
9
8.57%
Total 16+ residents: 105

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
26
46.43%
Owns with a mortgage
14
25%
Other social rented
6
10.71%
Other forms of private rent
5
8.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
7.14%
Total households: 56

Property prices in Pontypool Fawr

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£177
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£143K – £213K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £177 per square foot) in Pontypool Fawr area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £499,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontypool Fawr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£294,900£209
Semi-Detached25£190,000£208
Terraced38£154,000£162
Flats1£75,000£81

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontypool Fawr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypool Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£94,575£104,000£81,500
2017£179,500£50,000£127,500£87,500
2018£257,500£56,000£145,500£105,000
2019£255,000£62,500£140,000£123,975
2020£207,500£74,000£162,000£126,000
2021£211,500£78,000£175,000£133,000
2022£290,000£78,500£185,000£140,000
2023£270,000£87,000£180,000£149,975
2024£303,750£70,000£193,750£155,000
2025£284,950£100,000£192,000£157,000
2026£220,000£75,000£215,000£137,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontypool Fawr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypool Fawr.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£115£108£98
2017£139£64£139£97
2018£148£75£144£112
2019£174£92£144£125
2020£189£91£163£131
2021£192£112£178£136
2022£237£123£188£160
2023£167£140£190£153
2024£216£97£192£159
2025£203£143£211£156
2026£216£81£215£164
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontypool Fawr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontypool Fawr in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NP4 5XF postcode area, located within Pontypool, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 5XF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miNot applicableWest Monmouth Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 5XF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caroline Price

Pontypool Fawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Gaynor Elizabeth James

Pontypool Fawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Mark Jones

Pontypool Fawr - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardPontypool FawrW05001374
ParishPontymoileW04000772
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontypoolW02000326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 004BW01001496
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 5XF

Is NP4 5XF (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 5XF records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP4 5XF?

The median sale price around NP4 5XF in Pontypool is £180,000 (about £177 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP4 5XF?

There is 1 school close to NP4 5XF, including West Monmouth Comprehensive School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 5XF?

NP4 5XF scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 208 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP4 5XF (Pontypool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 5XF is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caroline Price (Labour Party), Gaynor Elizabeth James (Labour Party) and Mark Jones (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.