Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

MAES Y FELIN, NP4 0BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y FELIN, NP4 0BZ.

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Population

478

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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3/10
workEmployment
10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP4 0BZ — age 45, 82% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.9% year-on-year.

home £193,750 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP4 0BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Felin, 0.3km from Lower New Inn in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within New Inn ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £193k, up 3.9% 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 NP4 0BZ are sourced from Output Area W00007895 (shared with 14 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 0BZ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

8 sales · Mean £ 156,437

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP4 0BZ has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Muddy Toad0.1 km
  • The Muddy Toad0.1 km
  • New Panteg RFC0.9 km
  • The Teazer0.7 km
  • The Teazer0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • New Inn Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Spar New Inn0.7 km
  • The Highway Store0.8 km
  • New Inn Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Spar New Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
  • Aahar0.8 km
  • The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
  • Aahar0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Shaheen Tandoori0.7 km
  • Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Shaheen Tandoori0.7 km
  • Beijing House0.9 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn1.8 km
  • Cwmbran3.0 km
  • Llanhilleth9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Lower New Inn0.1 km
  • The Lower New Inn0.1 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km
  • Church Lane0.3 km
  • Rechem0.3 km