FFORDD TREFYNWY, NP12 2QY House Prices & Local Information

NP12 2QY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Trefynwy, 0.4km from Gelli-Haf in Pontllanfraith. Administratively it sits within Maesycwmmer ward and the Islwyn constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (55% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £173k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 NP12 2QY are sourced from Output Area W00010285 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.