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NP44 1FS

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Alba Avenue

Upper Cwmbran

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Detailed insights for NP44 1FS

Overview

Postcode NP44 1FS is located in an urban city, within the Upper Cwmbran ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 71.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran is £42,262 per year. The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,467 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

7/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has a high crime rate, with approximately 71.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran is £42,262 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP44 1FS.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
314
Population density
92.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
33.36(+130%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.08(-21%)
Other theft
12.83(+155%)
Public order
10.27(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.7(-5%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
304
96.2%
Indian
3
0.95%
Chinese
2
0.63%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.63%
White and Black African (mixed)
2
0.63%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
32.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.96%
Level 3 (A level)
46
16.2%
No qualifications
46
16.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
77
55.8%
Owns with a mortgage
44
31.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.42%
Other social rented
2
1.45%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.45%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Upper Cwmbran

Based on 57 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
Detached14£367,500
Flats3£154,000
Semi-Detached10£272,998
Terraced30£166,500

10 year median price trend in Upper Cwmbran

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

Schools

In the NP44 1FS postcode area, located within Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP44 1FS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableGriffithstown PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableSt David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableYsgol PantegWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 1FS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 1FS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miLifestyleGladstone Place, Torfaen, NP4 5DZWalking directions to Lifestyle
0.5 miPremierFive Locks Close, Torfaen, NP44 1APWalking directions to Premier

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardUpper CwmbranW05001378
ParishUpper CwmbranW04000987
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pontnewydd & Upper CwmbranW02000329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 007EW01001537
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced2022-04-01

Nearby Postcodes

NP44 1FU0.04 mi awayNP44 1GA0.04 mi awayNP44 1FY0.05 mi awayNP44 1FR0.05 mi awayNP44 1FT0.06 mi away

Data Sources

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