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Llanyrafon

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About

Llanyrafon is a residential ward situated in the northern part of Torfaen, bordered by the River Usk to the west. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments from the late 20th century, including numerous cul-de-sacs and family homes. Its layout is primarily functional, with local amenities like a shopping precinct and schools serving the community. The ward functions as a commuter suburb for the wider South Wales region.

The geography is defined by gentle slopes rising from the river plain. A notable feature is the historic Llanyrafon Manor, a restored 17th-century farmhouse with surrounding parkland that provides a green space within the urban setting. The area is connected by major roads, including the A4042, which runs along its eastern edge, linking it to Pontypool and Cwmbran.

Area overview

On average Llanyrafon has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Llanyrafon is £46,061 per year. Llanyrafon is home to around 2,494 people, with a population density of about 2,613.2 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Llanyrafon Population
2,494
Population density
2,613.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.11(+30%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.83(-17%)
Public order
8.42(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.21(-29%)
Other theft
4.81(+5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,350
94.3%
Other White
45
1.81%
Other Asian
27
1.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
11
0.44%
Total population: 2,492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
615
29.87%
No qualifications
376
18.26%
Level 3 (A level)
349
16.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
322
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
213
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 2,059

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
493
43.74%
Owns with a mortgage
316
28.04%
Other social rented
113
10.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
113
10.03%
Social rents from council
59
5.24%
Total households: 1,127

Property prices in Llanyrafon

Median price£205,000
Price per sq ft£236
Sales (last 12 months)27
Typical range (middle 50%)£194K – £253K

Based on 27 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Llanyrafon area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £505,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanyrafon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£337,500£358
Semi-Detached6£216,500£257
Terraced14£200,000£229
Flats3£130,000£199

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanyrafon

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanyrafon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,950£115,000£189,000£127,250
2017£349,975£96,225£168,500£128,000
2018£306,000£95,000£187,500£151,250
2019£332,500£100,975£192,975£165,000
2020£355,000£103,650£162,000£160,000
2021£364,950£119,250£187,500£175,000
2022£395,000£128,500£235,000£180,000
2023£397,500£121,500£209,000£185,500
2024£340,000£120,000£250,000£197,000
2025£365,000£130,000£270,000£200,000
2026£200,000£223,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanyrafon.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanyrafon.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£132£180£146
2017£225£150£179£148
2018£356£148£195£169
2019£205£173£172£190
2020£185£171£194£174
2021£243£172£198£199
2022£310£157£251£193
2023£308£181£220£223
2024£222£213£263£221
2025£404£199£279£218
2026£196£240
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanyrafon.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Llanyrafon

Is Llanyrafon safe?

Llanyrafon records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Llanyrafon?

The median sale price in Llanyrafon is £205,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 27 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Llanyrafon?

Llanyrafon scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Llanyrafon sits around rank 1,343 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 Llanyrafon?

The average household income in Llanyrafon is around £46,061 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Llanyrafon?

Llanyrafon is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Hartwell Williams (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Llanyrafon

NP448RB

Gloucester Close

NP448TB

Worcester Path

NP448RW

Dunraven Road

NP442AG

Land Adjoining

NP448TE

Worcester Close

NP448RA

Llanyravon Way

NP442AQ

Turnpike Road

NP448RU

Hawarden Green

NP448JL

Llangorse Path

NP448SN

Tudor Woods

NP448SA

Ceredig Court

NP448RP

Kidwelly Road

NP448TG

Manorbier Drive

NP448RT

Tretower Court

NP448HX

Beaumaris Houses

NP448JB

Paddock Rise

NP448TA

Tenby Close

NP448SL

St Brides Close

NP448JF

Friars Garden

NP448TF

Miskin Green

NP448JG

Penarth Court

NP448RR

Kidwelly Road

NP448SJ

Beaumaris Drive

NP448RL

Cilgerran Court

NP448TN

Riversmead

NP448RD

Liswerry Drive

NP449SA

Llanyrafon

NP448TD

Dorstone Walk

NP448TJ

Roath Court

NP448RS

Kidwelly Close

NP448TL

Millers Ride

NP448SY

Hensol Close

NP448RY

Goodrich Court

NP448HU

Llangorse Road

NP448RQ

Pembroke Place

NP448SH

Mill Lane

NP448SD

Ogmore Place

NP448HN

Llanyravon Way

NP448TQ

Manorbier Drive

NP448HT

Llanfrechfa Way

NP448HW

Llanyravon Way

NP448RN

Rumney Walk

NP448JJ

Olway Close

NP448RJ

Narberth Crescent

NP448HP

Llanyravon Way

NP448RX

Nevern Walk

NP448JH

Llyswen Walk

NP448JQ

Ludlow Close

NP448JD

The Paddocks

NP448SU

Caernarvon Crescent

NP448SS

Caernarvon Crescent

NP448RH

Liswerry Drive

NP448HY

Beaumaris Drive

NP448HR

Llanyravon Square

NP448RG

Dynevor Close

NP448JN

Commodore Lane

NP448TP

Miskin Houses

NP448SZ

Avon Place

NP448JA

Beaumaris Drive

NP448SR

The Pastures

NP448TH

Kenfig Place

NP448SB

St Donats Close

NP448HZ

Beaumaris Drive

NP448JE

The Alders

NP448ST

Caernarvon Crescent

NP448SF

Rhodri Place

NP448SG

Penrice Green

NP448RF

Liswerry Drive

NP448RZ

Liswerry Close

NP448SX

Caernarvon Crescent

NP448SE

Stow Path

NP448HS

Llanyravon Square

NP442ZA

Llanyrafon

NP448RE

Liswerry Drive

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.