NP24 6AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fothergills Road, 0.2km from New Tredegar in New Tredegar. Administratively it sits within New Tredegar ward and the Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney constituency.
For families considering a move, NP24 6AW represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £97k, 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 NP24 6AW are sourced from Output Area W00007251 (shared with 24 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOTHERGILLS ROAD, NP24 6AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOTHERGILLS ROAD, NP24 6AW.
296
42
£ 31,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP24 6AW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP24 6AW — age 42, 77% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP24 6AW. The average age is 42.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 72,475
8 sales · Mean £ 78,056
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)
NP24 6AW has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Bagga Foods & Post Office0.3 km
- Bal's Off License0.3 km
- Elliots Stores0.7 km
- Evans's0.3 km
- Kandy'z0.3 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dynevor Arms Hotel0.5 km
- New Tredegar RFC0.3 km
- Phillipstown Social Club0.5 km
- The Ruperra Arms0.4 km
- Tredegar Arms0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.3 km
- Caffi Elliots0.5 km
- Winding House Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Bap Cave Cafe & Takeaway0.3 km
- Elliots Cafe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Fry-day's0.3 km
- Kings0.2 km
- May House0.1 km
- New Thriving0.3 km
- Romino's Pizza & Fried Chicken0.3 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Tir-Phil0.5 km
- Brithdir1.3 km
- Bargoed3.2 km
Bus Stops
- New Tredegar Health Centre0.2 km
- Church Terrace0.2 km
- New Tredegar Health Centre0.2 km
- Church Terrace0.2 km
- Not in use0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP246AW · Data under Open Government Licence