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Upper Cwmbran

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About

Upper Cwmbran is a residential ward situated on the northern slopes above the town centre. The area is characterised by post-war housing estates, primarily built to accommodate workers for the former heavy industries in the wider borough. The layout is functional, with homes arranged along curving roads and cul-de-sacs that follow the contours of the hillside. Green spaces and patches of woodland are integrated throughout the estates, providing areas for recreation.

The ward offers views over the central town and the surrounding valley. Local amenities are focused on community needs, with several primary schools and convenience shops serving the neighbourhoods. A notable feature is the Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre, located just within its boundary, which provides a cultural focus with exhibitions and workshops. The area is connected to the wider town by a network of pedestrian paths and bus routes.

Area overview

On average Upper Cwmbran has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 96 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Upper Cwmbran is £40,340 per year. Upper Cwmbran is home to around 5,839 people, with a population density of about 1,189.9 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
29.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Upper Cwmbran Population
5,839
Population density
1,189.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
49.49(+35%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.74(+91%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.58(+93%)
Public order
9.76(+9%)
Other theft
7.54(+50%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,543
94.95%
Other White
130
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.65%
Irish
20
0.34%
White and Black African (mixed)
18
0.31%
Total population: 5,838

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,229
26.98%
Level 4 qualifications or above
899
19.74%
Level 3 (A level)
749
16.44%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
743
16.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
12.21%
Total 16+ residents: 4,555

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
683
27.95%
Owns with a mortgage
593
24.26%
Other social rented
564
23.08%
Social rents from council
317
12.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
249
10.19%
Total households: 2,444

Property prices in Upper Cwmbran

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 in Upper Cwmbran area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £402,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Upper Cwmbran 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 Upper Cwmbran over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£360,000
Flats3£154,000
Semi-Detached10£272,998
Terraced29£171,000

10 years median price trend in Upper Cwmbran

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

All postcodes in Upper Cwmbran

NP445SH

Rhymney Court

NP445TF

Thornhill Road

NP441HH

Ysgol Place

NP445JQ

Rhiw Melin

NP445SW

Upper Cwmbran Road

NP445TH

Chestnut Green

NP445UQ

Sirhowy Court

NP445UT

Dorleigh Court

NP441FW

Silver Birch Close

NP445SG

Rhymney Court

NP445TT

Ty Coed

NP445SN

Upper Cwmbran Road

NP445TQ

Thornhill Close

NP441ET

Dingle Lane

NP445AT

Belle Vue Lane

NP445SE

Monnow Court

NP445TB

Sycamore Place

NP441HD

Maendy Place

NP445LF

Ffordd Meandy

NP445SA

Monnow Court

NP445TX

Bagley Court

NP445UF

Stour Court

NP441JN

Bryncelyn Road

NP445SD

Monnow Court

NP441HE

Mynydd Maen Road

NP441JL

Mount Pleasant Road

NP441EX

Wentwood Close

NP445SR

Llanderfel Court

NP445SX

Cedar Walk

NP445TJ

Chestnut Green

NP445UN

Usk Court

NP441SR

Ty Pwca Place

NP445UX

Oldbridge Court

NP441EU

Waun Hywel Road

NP441FU

Ash Tree Drive

NP441HW

Maendy Way

NP441JS

The Leas

NP445HW

Maendy Way

NP445HZ

Rhiw Melin

NP445UJ

Wye Court

NP445UR

Trannon Court

NP441JW

Bryncelyn Road

NP445TD

Laurel Green

NP441HQ

Heol Y Pwca

NP445TW

Bagley Court

NP445TL

Laurel Green

NP441GD

Heol Ewen

Data Sources

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