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Fairwater & Greenmeadow

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About

Fairwater and Greenmeadow is a residential area situated in the north of Cwmbran. The neighbourhood is largely composed of post-war housing, with a mix of terraced homes and low-rise flats built across gently sloping ground. Its layout is defined by several circular roads and cul-de-sacs, creating a quiet, inward-facing environment away from main thoroughfares.

The area is served by a local shopping precinct on Greenmeadow Way, which includes essential amenities. A notable feature is the large, central playing field known as The Rec, which is bordered by woodland and provides open green space for the community. This area connects directly to the wider network of footpaths that run through Cwmbran's green corridors.

Area overview

On average Fairwater & Greenmeadow has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £44,809 per year. Fairwater & Greenmeadow is home to around 6,241 people, with a population density of about 1,562 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairwater & Greenmeadow Population
6,241
Population density
1,562 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.78(-59%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.9(-16%)
Public order
4.65(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-56%)
Other crime
3.04(+45%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,983
95.87%
Other White
74
1.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
35
0.56%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.43%
Indian
22
0.35%
Total population: 6,241

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,368
26.86%
No qualifications
1,082
21.24%
Level 3 (A level)
871
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
748
14.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
11.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,093

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
895
34.24%
Owns with a mortgage
881
33.7%
Other social rented
314
12.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
217
8.3%
Social rents from council
193
7.38%
Total households: 2,614

Property prices in Fairwater & Greenmeadow

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£219
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £260K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £219 per square foot) in Fairwater & Greenmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £427,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairwater & Greenmeadow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£280,000£285
Semi-Detached11£180,000£236
Terraced24£171,000£200
Flats1£95,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairwater & Greenmeadow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater & Greenmeadow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£140,000£114,500
2017£215,000£120,000£112,500
2018£237,500£145,000£117,000
2019£247,500£139,950£121,500
2020£230,998£182,500£130,000
2021£275,000£175,000£140,000
2022£315,500£184,750£157,000
2023£288,500£220,000£155,000
2024£303,750£186,000£159,000
2025£300,000£200,000£167,000
2026£120,000£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater & Greenmeadow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater & Greenmeadow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£170£123
2017£191£140£127
2018£205£198£122
2019£201£160£143
2020£238£218£146
2021£250£224£156
2022£274£261£192
2023£267£278£177
2024£258£268£174
2025£271£269£194
2026£174£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater & Greenmeadow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Fairwater & Greenmeadow in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Fairwater & Greenmeadow

Is Fairwater & Greenmeadow safe?

Fairwater & Greenmeadow records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Fairwater & Greenmeadow?

The median sale price in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £190,000 (about £219 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Fairwater & Greenmeadow?

Fairwater & Greenmeadow scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Fairwater & Greenmeadow sits around rank 933 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Fairwater & Greenmeadow?

The average household income in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is around £44,809 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Fairwater & Greenmeadow

NP445EA

Spring Grove

NP446JL

Primrose Court

NP444EQ

The Haldens

NP444PW

Windsor Road

NP446LD

Cwrt Saffrwn

NP446JR

Heather Court

NP445EE

Oaklands View

NP444QT

Brunel Road

NP444DE

Sevins

NP445ED

Oaklands View

NP444UY

Barnets

NP444QY

Fairhill Walk

NP444HF

Hinter Path

NP444PZ

Wiston Path

NP446UN

Oaksford

NP445EG

Beechleigh Close

NP445BN

Rosemead

NP444DA

Minories

NP446UP

Oaksford

NP444QE

Granston Square

NP446JA

Ty Canol Way

NP446UD

Tolpath

NP444DW

Fairwater

NP445YY

Ffordd Y Graig

NP445HJ

Norfolk Close

NP444QG

Dinas Path

NP444QS

Fairhill

NP446UA

Farlays

NP446UT

Tramway Close

NP444PR

Beaufort Close

NP444QN

Llanerch Path

NP444ST

The Twinings

NP446JT

Hawkes Ridge

NP446JQ

Heather Court

NP444DL

Ingles

NP446LB

Clover Court

NP444EW

Covert Walk

NP444QL

Pendine Walk

NP444DQ

Fairwater

NP444QQ

Dinas Path

NP445LA

Ty Canol Way

NP446JS

Hawkes Ridge

NP444TZ

Ton Road

NP446JH

Rose Court

NP444DJ

The Wades

NP444PS

Fairwater Way

NP446UE

Tolpath

NP445EB

Spring Grove

NP444QZ

Fairhill Walk

NP444EG

Edgecourt

NP444EE

Walkdens

NP444QR

Dale Path

NP444RA

Fairwater Close

NP444TY

St Peters Close

NP444TA

Fairwater Square

NP446HY

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP444HE

Molescombe

NP444HQ

Fairwater

NP446UB

Farlays

NP444EJ

Ffordd Fairwater

NP446LA

Major Close

NP445HG

Warwick Close

NP444DY

Long Acre

NP446JN

Bluebell Court

NP446UR

Oaksford

NP446UG

Neerings

NP445HL

York Close

NP444QH

Trevine Path

NP444QU

Rolls Close

NP444DN

Kingslea

NP445HH

Wellington Drive

NP446JE

Daffodil Court

NP444DH

Crofton Mede

NP444HN

Fallowfield

NP446UL

Neerings

NP446JU

Celandine Court

NP445AW

Bristol View Close

NP446JD

Thistle Court

NP445HN

Bedford Close

NP445AU

Ffordd Y Graig

NP445HR

Edinburgh Close

NP444UX

Beddick

NP444DZ

Newton Wynd

NP444YZ

Ty Gwyn Way

NP445BP

Meadowside

NP444TX

Ty Gwyn Way

NP444EY

Hassocks Lea

NP446UQ

Oaksford

NP446JG

Daffodil Court

NP446JY

Buttercup Court

NP445HE

Exeter Close

NP444QP

Cheriton Path

NP445AP

Maes-Y-Rhiw Court

NP444QX

Ruskin Close

NP445HQ

Arundel Close

NP445AR

Ffordd Y Graig

NP445HA

Maes Y Rhiw Court

NP445EP

Marlborough Road

NP445HF

Huntingdon Close

NP444EZ

Maynes

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.