Postcode insights

NP4 6LS

Alton Terrace

Pontypool Fawr

Interactive map showing NP4 6LS and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP4 6LS

Overview

Postcode NP4 6LS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
141
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41%
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

41%

Approximately 41.0% 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 6LS.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
312
Population density
2,872.9 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
288
92.31%
Chinese
6
1.92%
Other White
6
1.92%
Other Asian
5
1.6%
Indian
2
0.64%
Total population: 312

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
83
30.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.3%
Level 3 (A level)
35
13.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
12.69%
Total 16+ residents: 268

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
31.69%
Other social rented
53
28.96%
Owns with a mortgage
31
16.94%
Social rents from council
22
12.02%
Owns outright
17
9.29%
Total households: 183

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 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6LS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 6LS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202632, Clos Afon Llwyd, Pontypool, NP4 6DADetachedFreehold£165,000
31 Oct 202556, Clos Afon Llwyd, Pontypool, NP4 6DATerracedFreehold£229,000
26 Sept 20257, Clos Afon Llwyd, Pontypool, NP4 6DATerracedFreehold£198,000
12 Sept 202537, Clos Afon Llwyd, Pontypool, NP4 6DASemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
25 Jul 20258, Clos Afon Llwyd, Pontypool, NP4 6DATerracedFreehold£230,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 6LS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableGeorge Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.1 miNot applicablePadre Pio RC PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 6LS, 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 6LS

Is NP4 6LS (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 6LS 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 6LS?

The median sale price around NP4 6LS 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 6LS?

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

How deprived is the area around NP4 6LS?

NP4 6LS 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 6LS (Pontypool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 6LS 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.