NP4 — PONTYPOOL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP4

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP4 is £192,364, which is 30% below the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP4 cost 33.0% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP4 have fallen 2.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£335,430	235
Semi-detached	£201,826	443
Terraced	£146,760	697
Flat	£84,744	61
All types	£192,364	1513

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP4

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 23.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP4 has a crime rate well 71% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.0 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP4

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP4 has 15 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Cwmffrwdoer Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
George Street Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Garnteg Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Bryn Onnen	Other	Not inspected	mi
Goytre Fawr Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,119

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP4 are 239.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 81% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

239.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

56%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP4 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,285/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP4 — PONTYPOOL

Area Summary

NP4 (PONTYPOOL) offers affordable property prices (£192,364, 33% below national average), low crime (71% below national average), 15 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (239 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP4?

The average house price in NP4 (PONTYPOOL) is £192,364, based on 1513 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 33% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 2.9% over the past year.

Is NP4 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP4 is significantly below the national average (23.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.0 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP4?

There are 15 schools in or near NP4. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP4?

Council tax in NP4 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,285 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP4?

The average broadband download speed in NP4 is 239 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 56%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP4 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP4 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 94,119.