Postcode report
Is NP4 9EA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NP4 9EA: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP4 9EA is a postcode in Blaenavon, Torfaen, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP4 9EA, then scores the surrounding small area 28/100 - bottom 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP4 9EA are jobs and schools and education, while health 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 9EA is based on Torfaen 002 Census 2021. It covers 7,042 residents, 284 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 29% 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 2/10.
For property prices near NP4 9EA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £170k from 44 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 9EA can compare 1 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 9EA 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 9EA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP4 9EA
Is NP4 9EA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 28/100 (bottom 4% 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 9EA?
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 9EA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP4 9EA?
LocaleIQ matched NP4 9EA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP4 9EA?
The latest median sold price is £170k based on 44 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP4 9EA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.