Postcode report
NP4 9EB Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NP4 9EB: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP4 9EB 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 9EB, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP4 9EB are safety and housing, while local prosperity 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 9EB is based on Torfaen 001 Census 2021. It covers 6,023 residents, 338 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 58% owner-occupied, 15% privately rented, 26% 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 5/10.
For property prices near NP4 9EB, 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 9EB 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 9EB 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 9EB; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP4 9EB
Is NP4 9EB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 31% 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 9EB?
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 9EB?
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 9EB?
LocaleIQ matched NP4 9EB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP4 9EB?
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 9EB?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.