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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 very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
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
15.67(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.14(-45%)
Public order
4.37(-47%)
Other crime
3.57(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-54%)
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

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £243K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Fairwater 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£270,000£288
Semi-Detached10£175,000£218
Terraced18£162,500£192
Flats1£95,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairwater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£149,500£105,000
2017£215,000£120,000£112,000
2018£235,000£145,000£117,000
2019£236,225£132,250£120,000
2020£244,000£190,000£127,500
2021£285,000£172,500£140,000
2022£316,000£187,000£157,000
2023£280,000£220,000£155,000
2024£300,750£181,250£155,000
2025£280,000£192,000£165,000
2026£120,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£175£116
2017£211£147£123
2018£205£215£121
2019£205£158£140
2020£237£220£143
2021£259£216£156
2022£272£255£193
2023£242£278£170
2024£275£245£174
2025£282£268£192
2026£174£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.