NP18 1GG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Orchard, 0.3km from Ponthir in Ponthir. Administratively it sits within Llanfrechfa and Ponthir ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP18 1GG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £295k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP18 1GG are sourced from Output Area W00007883 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE ORCHARD, NP18 1GG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, NP18 1GG.
299
49
£ 44,800 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP18 1GG — age 49, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1GG. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 275,000
2 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Semi-Detached
£ 262,500
6 sales · Mean £ 265,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NP18 1GG has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.1 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.7 km
- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.1 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.6 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.3 km
- The Star Inn & Reggies Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.6 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Age Connects Torfaen0.3 km
- The Pad0.3 km
- Age Connects Torfaen0.3 km
- The Pad0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran4.4 km
- Newport Gwent4.7 km
- Pye Corner7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hafod Road0.1 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.2 km
- Candwr Park0.2 km
- The Star0.4 km
- Star Villas0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181GG · Data under Open Government Licence