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NP4 8BW

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Trevethin and Penygarn

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Overview

Postcode NP4 8BW is located in an urban city, within the Trevethin and Penygarn ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Trefethin & Pen-y-garn area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trefethin & Pen-y-garn is £41,632 per year. The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1 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
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
53%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Trefethin & Pen-y-garn has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 343 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Trefethin & Pen-y-garn has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

53%

Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Trefethin & Pen-y-garn is £41,632 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 8BW.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP4 8BW
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPontypool ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontypool Park

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
3,479.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.37(-49%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.86(+48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.43(-58%)
Public order
3.8(-54%)
Burglary
2.71(+16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
306
96.23%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
6
1.89%
Other Asian
3
0.94%
Other
2
0.63%
Other White
1
0.31%
Total population: 318

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
34.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
16.59%
Level 4+ (Degree)
36
15.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
13.1%
Level 3 (A level)
28
12.23%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
33
28.7%
Social rents from council
28
24.35%
Owns outright
27
23.48%
Owns with a mortgage
21
18.26%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.74%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Trevethin and Penygarn

Median price£177,000
Price per sq ft£191
Sales (last 12 months)30
Typical range (middle 50%)£158K – £228K

Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £177,000 (about £191 per square foot) in Trevethin and Penygarn area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£257,500£261
Semi-Detached14£176,000£187
Terraced8£161,500£174

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trevethin and Penygarn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241,000£118,750£70,000
2017£239,995£105,000£78,000
2018£224,000£115,000£87,500
2019£176,250£118,000£94,000
2020£242,500£141,000£100,500
2021£287,500£125,000£112,500
2022£330,000£175,000£128,000
2023£282,500£157,000£130,000
2024£237,500£181,500£132,500
2025£257,500£165,000£160,000
2026£330,000£216,500£135,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£106£88
2017£195£111£83
2018£171£103£102
2019£156£129£98
2020£193£137£109
2021£228£127£120
2022£261£175£141
2023£238£162£150
2024£246£195£145
2025£258£177£171
2026£307£235£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trevethin and Penygarn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trevethin and Penygarn in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 8BW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 8BW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 202629, Park Crescent, Pontypool, NP4 8BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£218,000
18 Sept 202521, Park Crescent, Pontypool, NP4 8BRSemi-DetachedFreehold£172,000
05 May 20263, Quarry Cottages, Penygarn Road, Pontypool, NP4 8JTTerracedFreehold£135,000
16 Jul 20251, Quarry Cottages, Penygarn Road, Pontypool, NP4 8JTTerracedFreehold£156,000
30 Oct 202541, James Street, Pontypool, NP4 8BZTerracedFreehold£163,000

Schools

In the NP4 8BW postcode area, located within Trefethin & Pen-y-garn, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 8BW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePenygarn Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableGeorge Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 8BW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 8BW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miIcelandGeorge Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LRWalking directions to Iceland
0.5 miFarmfoodsCrane Street, Pontypool, NP4 6LYWalking directions to Farmfoods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 8BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stuart James Keyte

Trevethin and Penygarn - Elected 13 Feb 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
ParishTrevethinW04000773
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Trefethin & Pen-y-garnW02000325
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 003AW01001525
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 8BW

Is NP4 8BW (Trefethin & Pen-y-garn) safe?

The area around NP4 8BW records about 39 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 8BW?

The median sale price around NP4 8BW in Trefethin & Pen-y-garn is £177,000 (about £191 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP4 8BW?

There are 6 schools close to NP4 8BW, including Penygarn Primary School, St Alban's R.C. High School and George Street Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 8BW?

NP4 8BW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP4 8BW (Trefethin & Pen-y-garn) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 8BW is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stuart James Keyte (Reform UK).

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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.