Postcode insights

NP4 8HU

Fountain Road

Pontypool Fawr

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Detailed insights for NP4 8HU

Overview

Postcode NP4 8HU 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 0.6 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
17.7%
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

17.7%

Approximately 17.7% 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 8HU.

Transport

The nearest station is Pontypool and New Inn located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP4 8HU
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Pontypool and New Inn

N/A

Walking directions to Pontypool and New Inn

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NP4 8HU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miPontypool ParkLargeWalking directions to Pontypool Park

Area Profile

Population
325
Population density
2,275.6 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
314
96.02%
Other White
5
1.53%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.61%
Irish
2
0.61%
Total population: 327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
34.53%
No qualifications
64
23.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
12.95%
Level 3 (A level)
32
11.51%
Apprenticeship
22
7.91%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
38.3%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
12.06%
Other social rented
16
11.35%
Social rents from council
9
6.38%
Total households: 141

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 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 8HU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 8HU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Dec 20255, Usk Road, Pontypool, NP4 8AQDetachedFreehold£275,000
07 Nov 202511, Usk Road, Pontypool, NP4 8AQDetachedFreehold£290,000
08 Oct 2025Ty Draphont, Prescoch Lane, Pontypool, NP4 5XGOtherFreehold£390,000
27 Mar 202628, Lodgewood Estate, Pontypool, NP4 8EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£210,000
22 Aug 2025Glen Rise, Lodgewood Estate, Pontypool, NP4 8EQDetachedFreehold£430,000

Schools

In the NP4 8HU postcode area, located within Pontypool, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 8HU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableWest Monmouth Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableYsgol PantegWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 8HU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 8HU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miShop'N DriveFountain Road, Torfaen, NP4 8ANWalking directions to Shop'N Drive
0.3 miALDITorfaen, NP4 0XZWalking directions to ALDI
0.4 miShell StoreTorfaen, NP4 0XBWalking directions to Shell Store

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 8HU, 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 8HU

Is NP4 8HU (Pontypool) safe?

The area around NP4 8HU 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 8HU?

The median sale price around NP4 8HU 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 8HU?

There are 7 schools close to NP4 8HU, including West Monmouth Comprehensive School, St Alban's R.C. High School and Ysgol Panteg. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP4 8HU?

The closest station to NP4 8HU is Pontypool and New Inn, about 918 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP4 8HU?

NP4 8HU 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 8HU (Pontypool) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 8HU 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).

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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.