NP4 0EX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Poplar Avenue, 1.0km from Llanvihangel Pontymoel in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within New Inn ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP4 0EX 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £298k, down 13.5% 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 0EX are sourced from Output Area W00007901 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POPLAR AVENUE, NP4 0EX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POPLAR AVENUE, NP4 0EX.
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 0EX is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 13.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP4 0EX. 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
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
Detached
£ 309,000
10 sales · Mean £ 299,100
Semi-Detached
£ 187,475
8 sales · Mean £ 177,412
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP4 0EX has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. 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 Pharmacy0.7 km
- Spar New Inn0.8 km
- The Highway Store0.7 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Greenlawn Social Club0.6 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 Diner0.8 km
- Polo Grounds Diner0.8 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.7 km
- Aahar0.7 km
- The Kitchen Cafe & Bistro0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.7 km
- Shaheen Tandoori0.8 km
- Denise's Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pontypool and New Inn0.6 km
- Cwmbran4.4 km
- Llanhilleth9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Russell Close0.2 km
- Russell Close0.3 km
- Pine Tree Road0.3 km
- Pine Tree Road0.3 km
- Grosmont Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP40EX · Data under Open Government Licence