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NP4 9AU

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Blaenavon

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Detailed insights for NP4 9AU

Overview

Postcode NP4 9AU is located in a rural town, within the Blaenavon ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Blaenavon area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Blaenavon is £40,088 per year. The nearest station is Abergavenny, about 4.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
64.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Blaenavon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 626 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Blaenavon has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

64.7%

Approximately 64.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Blaenavon is £40,088 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP4 9AU.

Transport

The nearest station is Abergavenny located about 4.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
192
Population density
5,231.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.57(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.99(+22%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.39(-36%)
Public order
4.79(-42%)
Vehicle crime
1.8(-37%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
183
95.31%
Other White
5
2.6%
Other Black
3
1.56%
Pakistani
1
0.52%
Total population: 192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
52
30.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
19.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
13.61%
Level 3 (A level)
23
13.61%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
11.24%
Total 16+ residents: 169

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
51
43.97%
Social rents from council
24
20.69%
Owns outright
20
17.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
9.48%
Owns with a mortgage
10
8.62%
Total households: 116

Property prices in Blaenavon

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£173
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£121K – £203K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £173 per square foot) in Blaenavon area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £710,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blaenavon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£281,250£284
Semi-Detached12£192,500£204
Terraced26£126,500£161
Flats2£124,998£109

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blaenavon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenavon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175,975£39,000£130,000£78,000
2017£207,950£101,450£122,500£81,000
2018£220,950£97,500£85,000
2019£205,000£70,000£109,000£94,000
2020£234,750£57,500£166,000£95,500
2021£225,000£70,000£172,500£118,000
2022£275,000£74,750£140,000£126,000
2023£300,500£81,750£150,000£127,250
2024£346,000£114,500£170,000£130,000
2025£263,750£124,998£182,500£129,500
2026£710,000£205,000£112,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blaenavon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenavon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£84£126£85
2017£149£103£119£104
2018£167£108£102
2019£155£93£106£114
2020£165£78£128£120
2021£187£112£156£145
2022£212£129£169£144
2023£213£130£174£161
2024£191£190£188£151
2025£254£109£205£159
2026£284£184£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blaenavon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blaenavon in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 9AU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 9AU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Apr 202564, Cwmavon Road, Pontypool, NP4 9LDTerracedFreehold£135,000
06 Mar 202625, Old William Street, Pontypool, NP4 9ANTerracedLeasehold£133,500
12 Sept 202516, Sycamore Road, Pontypool, NP4 9EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£246,500
25 Apr 202523, James Street, Pontypool, NP4 9ELTerracedLeasehold£115,000
15 Dec 20259, Rowan Way, Pontypool, NP4 9EEDetachedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the NP4 9AU postcode area, located within Blaenavon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP4 9AU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBlaenavon Heritage Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP4 9AU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP4 9AU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodChurch Road, Torfaen, NP4 9NAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.2 miHM Stores1 Market Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9ETWalking directions to HM Stores
0.2 miPremier Blaenafon Stores26 Broad Street, Blaenavon, NP4 9NEWalking directions to Premier Blaenafon Stores
0.2 miCoed Wood StoresCoed Road, Torfaen, NP4 9LJWalking directions to Coed Wood Stores
0.5 miLifestyleAel-Y-Bryn, Torfaen, NP4 9NRWalking directions to Lifestyle

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 9AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Janet Jones

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Liam James Cowles

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nick Horler

Blaenavon - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardBlaenavonW05001362
ParishBlaenavonW04000760
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BlaenavonW02000323
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 001AW01001487
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 9AU

Is NP4 9AU (Blaenavon) safe?

The area around NP4 9AU records about 41 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NP4 9AU?

The median sale price around NP4 9AU in Blaenavon is £155,000 (about £173 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP4 9AU?

There is 1 school close to NP4 9AU, including Blaenavon Heritage Voluntary Controlled Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP4 9AU?

NP4 9AU scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 626 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP4 9AU (Blaenavon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 9AU is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Janet Jones (Independent), Liam James Cowles (Labour Party) and Nick Horler (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.