Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

ALDER CLOSE, NP4 0DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ALDER CLOSE, NP4 0DF.

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Population

299

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

41%

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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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP4 0DF — age 49, 95% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £287k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.5% year-on-year.

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

NP4 0DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Alder Close, 1.0km from Trostra in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within New Inn ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, down 8.5% 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 0DF are sourced from Output Area W00007904 (shared with 5 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 0DF. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 190,000

7 sales · Mean £ 192,142

Detached

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 240,490

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

NP4 0DF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • New Inn Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Spar New Inn0.7 km
  • The Highway Store0.6 km
  • New Inn Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Spar New Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • New Panteg RFC0.7 km
  • The Teazer0.7 km
  • The Teazer0.7 km
  • New Panteg RFC0.7 km
  • The Greenlawn Social Club0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.6 km
  • Aahar0.6 km
  • The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.6 km
  • Aahar0.6 km
  • Polo Grounds Diner0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Denise's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Shaheen Tandoori0.7 km
  • Denise's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Shaheen Tandoori0.7 km
  • Beijing House0.5 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn0.7 km
  • Cwmbran4.3 km
  • Llanhilleth9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Russell Close0.1 km
  • Russell Close0.1 km
  • Pine Tree Road0.2 km
  • Pine Tree Road0.2 km
  • Grosmont Road0.3 km