Postcode insights

NP4 6UN

Ty-Bwmpyn Road

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

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Detailed insights for NP4 6UN

Overview

Postcode NP4 6UN 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 low crime levels, with around 36.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 Llanhilleth, about 2.1 miles away.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
20%
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

3/10

Pontypool has a low crime rate, with approximately 36.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20%

Approximately 20.0% 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 6UN.

Transport

The nearest station is Llanhilleth located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
89.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.47(-54%)
Public order
6.33(-23%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.63(-57%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.22(-43%)
Drugs
3.52(+36%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
268
97.81%
Caribbean
2
0.73%
Other White
2
0.73%
African
1
0.36%
Irish
1
0.36%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
24.68%
Level 4+ (Degree)
51
21.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
20%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
9.36%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
50
41.67%
Owns with a mortgage
31
25.83%
Other social rented
19
15.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.17%
Social rents from council
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Median price£151,750
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£134K – £171K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £151,750 (about £168 per square foot) in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £570,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£397,500£214
Semi-Detached4£228,500£215
Terraced24£146,500£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£110,000£83,750
2017£226,225£105,000£80,475
2018£253,000£130,000£88,975
2019£212,750£146,250£94,000
2020£319,000£147,000£110,000
2021£252,475£160,000£115,000
2022£360,000£175,000£130,000
2023£250,500£217,000£133,750
2024£332,500£190,000£135,500
2025£460,000£285,000£150,250
2026£335,000£122,000£148,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153£115£91
2017£153£105£94
2018£123£94£99
2019£159£151£113
2020£167£143£112
2021£213£168£129
2022£270£165£139
2023£212£205£147
2024£250£173£149
2025£230£232£158
2026£198£147£189
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the NP4 6UN postcode area, located within Pontypool, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 6UN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alfie Best

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nicholas Simons

Pontnewynydd and Snatchwood - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
ParishPen TranchW04000985
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PontypoolW02000326
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 004CW01001523
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 6UN

Is NP4 6UN (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 6UN records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 6UN?

The median sale price around NP4 6UN in Pontypool is £151,750 (about £168 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around NP4 6UN?

NP4 6UN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 6UN is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Alfie Best (Labour Party) and Nicholas Simons (Labour Party).

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.