Side-by-side comparison of NP23 Ebbw vale and NP4 Pontypool covering house prices, crime, schools, broadband, council tax, green space and energy performance.
NP23 is the more affordable option at £135,000 median vs £180,000 in NP4. NP23 has lower recorded crime (850 vs 2,776 offences over 13 months). NP23 has notably better broadband connectivity.
| Metric | NP23 Ebbw vale | NP4 Pontypool |
|---|---|---|
| Median House Price | £135,000 | £180,000 |
| Band D Council Tax | — | — |
| Total Crimes (13 months) | 850 | 2,776 |
| Outstanding Schools | — | — |
| Broadband Score (/100) | 34.8 | 23.6 |
| Green Space Access (%) | 97.7 | 91.1 |
| EPC Median Score | 68.0 | 69.0 |
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData.
House prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (2025–2026). Crime: police.uk (Apr 2025–Apr 2026). Schools: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Broadband: Ofcom Connected Nations. Council tax: DLUHC. Green space: OS OpenData. EPC: DLUHC Energy Performance of Buildings Register.