Postcode report
Is NP44 1NQ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NP44 1NQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP44 1NQ is a postcode in Pontnewydd, Torfaen, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP44 1NQ, then scores the surrounding small area 23/100 - bottom 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP44 1NQ are jobs and property market signals, 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 NP44 1NQ is based on Torfaen 007 Census 2021. It covers 8,052 residents, 1,329 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 60% owner-occupied, 12% 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 1/10.
For property prices near NP44 1NQ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP44 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £255k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP44 1NQ can compare 12 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 NP44 1NQ 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 NP44 1NQ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP44 1NQ
Is NP44 1NQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 23/100 (bottom 2% 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 NP44 1NQ?
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 NP44 1NQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP44 1NQ?
LocaleIQ matched NP44 1NQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP44 1NQ?
The latest median sold price is £255k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP44 1NQ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.