Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

PARC Y BRAIN LANE, NP4 0BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARC Y BRAIN LANE, NP4 0BL.

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Population

471

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

NP4 0BL is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP4 0BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parc Y Brain Lane, 0.1km from Penperlleni in Penperlleni. Administratively it sits within Goetre Fawr ward and the Monmouth constituency.

For families considering a move, NP4 0BL represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 71% 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 £268k. 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 NP4 0BL are sourced from Output Area W00008112 (shared with 40 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0BL. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 268,000

1 sales · Mean £ 268,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NP4 0BL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.4 km
  • Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.4 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Dinky-Doo0.4 km
  • Faniau Hufen Ia C J Copner 0.4 km
  • Siop Goytre Stores0.2 km
  • C J Copner Ice Cream Vans0.4 km
  • Dinky-Doo0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Goytre Arms0.1 km
  • Goytre Social Club0.4 km
  • Goytre Arms0.1 km
  • Goytre Social Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn4.8 km
  • Abergavenny9.1 km
  • Cwmbran9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goytre Arms0.0 km
  • Goytre Arms0.1 km
  • Fairfield0.2 km
  • Croes-y-pant Lane0.5 km