Postcode Analysis Monmouthshire, Wales

PENWERN COTTAGES, NP4 0AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENWERN COTTAGES, NP4 0AB.

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Population

277

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NP4 0AB 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.

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8/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NP4 0AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £291k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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NP4 0AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penwern Cottages, 0.6km from Goetre in Penperlleni. Administratively it sits within Goetre Fawr ward and the Monmouth constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £291k. 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 0AB are sourced from Output Area W00008111 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0AB. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 291,000

2 sales · Mean £ 291,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

NP4 0AB has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.8 km
  • Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.8 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Dinky-Doo0.5 km
  • Faniau Hufen Ia C J Copner 1.0 km
  • Siop Goytre Stores0.7 km
  • C J Copner Ice Cream Vans1.0 km
  • Dinky-Doo0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Goytre Arms1.0 km
  • Goytre Social Club0.5 km
  • Goytre Arms1.0 km
  • Goytre Social Club0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Baffle Culture1.0 km
  • Foxhunter Inn0.8 km
  • Baffle Culture1.0 km
  • Foxhunter Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pontypool and New Inn5.7 km
  • Abergavenny8.6 km
  • Cwmbran10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Parklands0.2 km