NP18 1GH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hafod Road, 0.3km from Ponthir in Ponthir. Administratively it sits within Llanfrechfa and Ponthir ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For serious buyers, NP18 1GH is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £333k, down 7.1% year-on-year. 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 1GH are sourced from Output Area W00007883 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAFOD ROAD, NP18 1GH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAFOD ROAD, NP18 1GH.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP18 1GH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £333k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1GH. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 232,500
6 sales · Mean £ 231,666
Detached
£ 292,500
3 sales · Mean £ 284,150
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NP18 1GH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.2 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.8 km
- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.2 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.8 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 Gwent4.6 km
- Pye Corner7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hafod Road0.1 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.2 km
- Candwr Park0.3 km
- Star Villas0.4 km
- Star Villas0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181GH · Data under Open Government Licence