NP18 1GL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hafod Close, 0.2km from Ponthir in Ponthir. Administratively it sits within Llanfrechfa and Ponthir ward and the Monmouth constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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: Average house prices are around £294k, up 18.6% 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 NP18 1GL are sourced from Output Area W00007883 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAFOD CLOSE, NP18 1GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAFOD CLOSE, NP18 1GL.
299
49
£ 44,800 /yr
38%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NP18 1GL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £294k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 18.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP18 1GL. The average age is 48.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 297,000
2 sales · Mean £ 297,000
Detached
£ 231,250
2 sales · Mean £ 231,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
NP18 1GL 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 Pharmacy0.2 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.6 km
- Candwr Brook Pharmacy0.2 km
- Country Fresh Produce0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.5 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.4 km
- The Star Inn & Reggies Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Ponthir and District Sports Club Ltd0.5 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.4 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Age Connects Torfaen0.2 km
- The Pad0.4 km
- Age Connects Torfaen0.2 km
- The Pad0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran4.3 km
- Newport Gwent4.7 km
- Pye Corner7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Candwr Park0.2 km
- Hafod Road0.2 km
- The Star0.3 km
- Ponthir House Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP181GL · Data under Open Government Licence