Postcode insights

NP4 6EE

Helpstone Terrace

Pontypool Fawr

Interactive map showing NP4 6EE and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP4 6EE

Overview

Postcode NP4 6EE is located in an urban city, within the Pontypool Fawr ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontypool area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% 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 1.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pontypool has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,117 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Pontypool has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 6EE.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
296
Population density
7,237.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.06(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.09(-46%)
Public order
5.52(-33%)
Vehicle crime
4.73(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.15(-57%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
282
95.27%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.68%
Roma
2
0.68%
Other White
2
0.68%
Total population: 296

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
27.73%
No qualifications
45
18.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
18.49%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.98%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
42.86%
Owns outright
52
41.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.9%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6EE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6EE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026Lea Haven, Penywain Road, Pontypool, NP4 6EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£305,000
01 Apr 20264, Bushy Park, Pontypool, NP4 6EDTerracedFreehold£137,000
09 Jan 20268, Bushy Park, Pontypool, NP4 6EDTerracedFreehold£170,000
23 May 20256, Bushy Park, Pontypool, NP4 6EDTerracedFreehold£190,000
28 Nov 202581, Wainfelin Avenue, Pontypool, NP4 6DPTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the NP4 6EE postcode area, located within Pontypool, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 6EE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePadre Pio RC PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGeorge Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableSt Alban's R.C. High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 6EE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 6EE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandGeorge Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LRWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miNews, Food and WineHanbury Road, Torfaen, NP4 6SUWalking directions to News, Food and Wine
0.5 miFarmfoodsCrane Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LYWalking directions to Farmfoods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 6EE, 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
ParishPen TranchW04000985
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontypoolW02000326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 004EW01001540
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 6EE

Is NP4 6EE (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 6EE records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6EE?

The median sale price around NP4 6EE 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 6EE?

There are 7 schools close to NP4 6EE, including Padre Pio RC Primary, George Street Primary School and St Alban's R.C. High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 6EE?

NP4 6EE scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,117 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP4 6EE (Pontypool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 6EE 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.