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.
MAES Y FELIN, NP4 0BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y FELIN, NP4 0BZ.
478
45
£ 40,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- Aahar0.8 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- Aahar0.8 km
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
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Postcode Profile: NP40BZ · Data under Open Government Licence