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NP4 6JE

Park Road

Pontypool Fawr

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Detailed insights for NP4 6JE

Overview

Postcode NP4 6JE 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 1.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Pontypool Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Pontypool has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 505 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Pontypool has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.1%

Approximately 14.1% 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 6JE.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP4 6JE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPontypool ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontypool Park

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
1,690 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.77(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
44.74(+244%)
Criminal damage and arson
26.42(+260%)
Public order
18.87(+130%)
Other theft
8.63(+88%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
94.9%
Other White
8
2.55%
Chinese
6
1.91%
Pakistani
1
0.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.32%
Total population: 314

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
92
33.7%
Level 4+ (Degree)
72
26.37%
Level 3 (A level)
38
13.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
8.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.59%
Total 16+ residents: 273

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
48.44%
Owns with a mortgage
35
27.34%
Other social rented
13
10.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.38%
Social rents from council
5
3.91%
Total households: 128

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 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6JE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6JE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Apr 202533, Commercial Street, Pontypool, NP4 6JQTerracedFreehold£100,000
30 May 20251A, Market Street, Pontypool, NP4 6JNOtherFreehold£65,000
29 Jul 20251, Park Court, Pontypool, NP4 8DESemi-DetachedFreehold£186,000
27 Feb 202648, George Street, Pontypool, NP4 6BYTerracedFreehold£52,500
08 Aug 2025The Mount, Hanbury Road, Pontypool, NP4 6JLOtherFreehold£110,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 6JE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableSt Alban's R.C. High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGeorge Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicablePadre Pio RC PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 6JE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIcelandGeorge Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LRWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miFarmfoodsCrane Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LYWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTescoLower Bridge Street, Pontypool, NP4 6JUWalking directions to Tesco

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 6JE, 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 004DW01001524
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 6JE

Is NP4 6JE (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 6JE records about 141 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6JE?

The median sale price around NP4 6JE 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 6JE?

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

How deprived is the area around NP4 6JE?

NP4 6JE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 505 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 6JE 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.