NP18 1GE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hafod Gardens, 0.3km from Ponthir in Ponthir. Administratively it sits within Llanfrechfa and Ponthir ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £157k, 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 NP18 1GE are sourced from Output Area W00007882 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAFOD GARDENS, NP18 1GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAFOD GARDENS, NP18 1GE.
276
47
£ 44,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP18 1GE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP18 1GE — age 47, 93% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £157k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1GE. The average age is 47.1. 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
Flat
£ 148,500
6 sales · Mean £ 157,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NP18 1GE has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.1 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.7 km
- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.1 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.6 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.2 km
- The Star Inn & Reggies Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.6 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Age Connects Torfaen0.3 km
- The Pad0.2 km
- Age Connects Torfaen0.3 km
- The Pad0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran4.4 km
- Newport Gwent4.7 km
- Pye Corner7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hafod Road0.1 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.2 km
- Candwr Park0.2 km
- The Star0.4 km
- Star Villas0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181GE · Data under Open Government Licence