Postcode NP44 1AY is located in an urban city, within the Upper Cwmbran area of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Pontnewydd & Thornhill area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year. The median sale price in Upper Cwmbran is £183,750 (around £216 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £154,250 and £239,500. The nearest station is Cwmbran, about 0.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 449 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 39.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP44 1AY.
The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Cwmbran | N/A | Walking directions to Cwmbran |
Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £183,750 (about £216 per square foot) in Upper Cwmbran area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £302,500 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Terraced | 26 | £164,250 | £190 |
| Flats | 1 | £154,000 | £181 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £286,000 | £135,000 | £101,500 |
| 2017 | £311,500 | £112,500 | £95,000 |
| 2018 | £167,500 | £126,500 | £118,750 |
| 2019 | £435,000 | £153,750 | £123,500 |
| 2020 | £125,000 | £188,950 | £120,000 |
| 2021 | £306,995 | £211,250 | £135,000 |
| 2022 | £359,995 | £197,000 | £165,500 |
| 2023 | £369,125 | £267,495 | £177,250 |
| 2024 | £337,500 | £262,500 | £165,000 |
| 2025 | £332,000 | £260,000 | £160,440 |
| 2026 | £240,000 | £238,000 | £161,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £262 | £184 | £114 |
| 2017 | £150 | £124 | £116 |
| 2018 | £139 | £145 | £131 |
| 2019 | £167 | £160 | £139 |
| 2020 | — | £186 | £144 |
| 2021 | £252 | £249 | £158 |
| 2022 | £297 | £238 | £195 |
| 2023 | £281 | £294 | £206 |
| 2024 | £278 | £302 | £196 |
| 2025 | £279 | £303 | £186 |
| 2026 | £219 | £270 | £189 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1AY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2025 | 4, Gilwern Place, Cwmbran, NP44 1BA | Terraced | Freehold | £163,000 | |
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5, Gilwern Place, Cwmbran, NP44 1BA | Terraced | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 6, Bryncelyn Place, Cwmbran, NP44 1JP | Terraced | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 14, Mount Pleasant Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1BD | Detached | Freehold | £200,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2026 | 3, Maindee Terrace, Cwmbran, NP44 1AX | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 |
In the NP44 1AY postcode area, located within West Pontnewydd & Thornhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Pontnewydd Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | Maendy Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Woodlands Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NP44 1AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier | Five Locks Close, Torfaen, NP44 1AP | Walking directions to Premier |
Elected local representatives for NP44 1AY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucy Williams
Upper Cwmbran - Elected 5 May 2022
Steven Evans
Upper Cwmbran - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NP44 1AY records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and public order.
The median sale price around NP44 1AY in Upper Cwmbran is £183,750 (about £216 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to NP44 1AY, including Pontnewydd Primary School, Maendy Primary School and Woodlands Community Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NP44 1AY is Cwmbran, about 1,363 m away.
NP44 1AY scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 1AY is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lucy Williams (Labour Party) and Steven Evans (Labour Party).