NP4 0DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palm Close, 1.0km from Trostra in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within New Inn ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP4 0DE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 56) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 97% 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 £234k. 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 0DE are sourced from Output Area W00007901 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALM CLOSE, NP4 0DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALM CLOSE, NP4 0DE.
249
56
£ 40,800 /yr
46%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, NP4 0DE is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0DE. The average age is 55.8. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 179,950
11 sales · Mean £ 189,036
Detached
£ 252,500
2 sales · Mean £ 252,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP4 0DE has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Cake Confection0.6 km
- Cake Confection0.6 km
- New Inn Pharmacy0.8 km
- Spar New Inn0.8 km
- The Highway Store0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Greenlawn Social Club0.7 km
- New Panteg RFC0.8 km
- The Teazer0.8 km
- The Teazer0.8 km
- New Panteg RFC0.8 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Polo Grounds Diner0.9 km
- Polo Grounds Diner0.9 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- Aahar0.8 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Shaheen Tandoori0.9 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn0.7 km
- Cwmbran4.4 km
- Llanhilleth9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Close0.2 km
- Russell Close0.2 km
- Grosmont Road0.2 km
- Grosmont Road0.2 km
- Pine Tree Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP40DE · Data under Open Government Licence