Postcode insights

NP4 9NJ

New Queen Street

Blaenavon

Interactive map showing NP4 9NJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP4 9NJ

Overview

Postcode NP4 9NJ 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 4.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Blaenavon has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 898 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Blaenavon has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.4%

Approximately 18.4% 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 9NJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Abergavenny located about 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
309
Population density
6,866.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.88(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.01(+15%)
Public order
12.15(+48%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-22%)
Other theft
3.57(-22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
299
96.76%
African
4
1.29%
Other White
4
1.29%
Other Black
1
0.32%
Other
1
0.32%
Total population: 309

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
28.57%
No qualifications
44
18.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
17.65%
Level 3 (A level)
42
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
31.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.79%
Owns with a mortgage
29
21.32%
Other social rented
18
13.24%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.88%
Total households: 136

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 9NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP4 9NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jul 202567, Broad Street, Pontypool, NP4 9NHSemi-DetachedFreehold£78,000
11 Feb 202572, Broad Street, Pontypool, NP4 9NHOtherLeasehold£80,000
15 Aug 202551, Queen Street, Pontypool, NP4 9NGTerracedLeasehold£125,000
12 May 202629, Queen Street, Pontypool, NP4 9PNTerracedFreehold£110,000
18 Jul 20255, Burford Street, Pontypool, NP4 9PYTerracedFreehold£83,500

Schools

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

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

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP4 9NJ, 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 001DW01001490
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP4 9NJ

Is NP4 9NJ (Blaenavon) safe?

The area around NP4 9NJ records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 9NJ?

The median sale price around NP4 9NJ 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 9NJ?

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

How deprived is the area around NP4 9NJ?

NP4 9NJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 898 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP4 9NJ 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.