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Fairwater

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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 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

1/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Fairwater Population

5,040

Population density

2,671.5 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,842

96.11%

Other White

0.93%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.58%

Indian

0.42%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.4%

Total population: 5,038

Economics

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

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 36 recent sales, the median property price is £190,975 in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £400,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	11	£280,000	£205,000	£253,000	£302,500	£372,500
Semi-Detached	12	£186,000	£107,110	£168,738	£229,000	£281,500
Terraced	13	£165,000	£109,000	£156,000	£188,000	£211,000

10 years median price trend in Fairwater

All postcodes in Fairwater

NP444RA

Fairwater Close

NP444QG

Dinas Path

NP444QQ

Dinas Path

NP446JQ

Heather Court

NP444PS

Fairwater Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail