Postcode report
NP4 0JB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NP4 0JB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP4 0JB is a postcode in Goetre Fawr, Monmouthshire, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP4 0JB, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP4 0JB are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP4 0JB is based on Torfaen 005 Census 2021. It covers 5,894 residents, 515 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near NP4 0JB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 53 rolling sales, up 1.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP4 0JB can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP4 0JB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP4 0JB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP4 0JB
Is NP4 0JB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP4 0JB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP4 0JB?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP4 0JB?
LocaleIQ matched NP4 0JB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP4 0JB?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 53 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP4 0JB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.