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About

Fairwater ward is a residential area in the northern part of Torfaen, primarily consisting of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onward. The layout is characterised by terraced and semi-detached homes, with local amenities like shops and schools serving the community. The area is situated on the eastern slopes overlooking the Afon Lwyd river valley.

A notable local feature is the historic tramroad incline, a remnant of the area's industrial past linked to iron and coal. Green spaces include the playing fields at Fairwater Square and pathways along the valley. The ward functions mainly as a commuter area for the wider borough, with straightforward road connections to Cwmbran and Pontypool.

Area overview

On average Fairwater has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Fairwater is £44,809 per year. Fairwater is home to around 5,040 people, with a population density of about 2,671.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
25.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Fairwater Population
5,040
Population density
2,671.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.58(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.71(-26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.94(-14%)
Public order
5.56(-38%)
Other crime
4.56(+93%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,842
96.11%
Other White
47
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.58%
Indian
21
0.42%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
20
0.4%
Total population: 5,038

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,067
26.12%
No qualifications
891
21.81%
Level 3 (A level)
689
16.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
604
14.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
467
11.43%
Total 16+ residents: 4,085

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
700
32.99%
Owns outright
670
31.57%
Other social rented
294
13.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
176
8.29%
Social rents from council
172
8.11%
Total households: 2,122

Property prices in Fairwater

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £221,000 in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£280,000
Semi-Detached8£200,000
Terraced9£164,000

10 years median price trend in Fairwater

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.

All postcodes in Fairwater

NP446US

Tramway Close

NP446UP

Oaksford

NP444EH

Ffordd Henllys

NP446HY

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

NP446JH

Rose Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.