NP4 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laurel Drive, 0.5km from Penperlleni in Penperlleni. Administratively it sits within Goetre Fawr ward and the Monmouth constituency.
For families considering a move, NP4 0BQ represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 71% 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 £207k, down 9.5% 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 NP4 0BQ are sourced from Output Area W00008105 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAUREL DRIVE, NP4 0BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAUREL DRIVE, NP4 0BQ.
338
45
£ 46,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP4 0BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and average age 45, NP4 0BQ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0BQ. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,500
8 sales · Mean £ 178,368
Semi-Detached
£ 197,000
5 sales · Mean £ 190,600
Detached
£ 206,000
3 sales · Mean £ 200,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP4 0BQ 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
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.5 km
- Goytre Chippy & Tandoori0.5 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Dinky-Doo0.2 km
- Faniau Hufen Ia C J Copner 0.6 km
- Siop Goytre Stores0.3 km
- C J Copner Ice Cream Vans0.6 km
- Dinky-Doo0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Goytre Arms0.5 km
- Goytre Social Club0.2 km
- Goytre Arms0.5 km
- Goytre Social Club0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Baffle Culture0.9 km
- Baffle Culture0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn5.2 km
- Abergavenny8.8 km
- Cwmbran9.6 km
Bus Stops
- Fairfield0.3 km
- Goytre Arms0.3 km
- Goytre Arms0.3 km
- Parklands0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP40BQ · Data under Open Government Licence