NP4 0EY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laburnum Drive, 0.9km from Trostra in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within New Inn ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For serious buyers, NP4 0EY is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k, down 19.8% 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 0EY are sourced from Output Area W00007902 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM DRIVE, NP4 0EY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM DRIVE, NP4 0EY.
266
52
£ 40,800 /yr
45%
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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP4 0EY spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £326k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 19.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0EY. The average age is 52.3. 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
Detached
£ 262,497
8 sales · Mean £ 277,249
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
3 sales · Mean £ 205,833
Terraced
£ 207,000
2 sales · Mean £ 207,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP4 0EY has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cake Confection0.6 km
- Cake Confection0.6 km
- New Inn Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar New Inn0.8 km
- The Highway Store0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Greenlawn Social Club0.7 km
- New Panteg RFC0.8 km
- The Teazer0.8 km
- The Teazer0.8 km
- New Panteg RFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Polo Grounds Diner0.9 km
- Polo Grounds Diner0.9 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- Aahar0.8 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Shaheen Tandoori0.8 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn0.8 km
- Cwmbran4.4 km
- Llanhilleth9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Grosmont Road0.1 km
- Grosmont Road0.1 km
- Russell Close0.2 km
- Russell Close0.2 km
- Jerusalem Lane North0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP40EY · Data under Open Government Licence