Postcode NP44 1JU is located in an urban city, within the Upper Cwmbran ward 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 nearest station is Cwmbran, about 0.9 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 the United Kingdom, 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 20.5% 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 1JU.
The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Cwmbran | N/A | Walking directions to Cwmbran |
Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Upper Cwmbran area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £445,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £389,750 | £303 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £238,000 | £270 |
| Flats | 2 | £164,500 | £205 |
| Terraced | 26 | £157,500 | £180 |
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 | £368,750 | £250,000 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | — | £236,000 | £162,500 |
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 | £278 | £283 | £185 |
| 2026 | — | £252 | £182 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1JU.
In the NP44 1JU postcode area, located within West Pontnewydd & Thornhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 1JU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier | Five Locks Close, Torfaen, NP44 1AP | Walking directions to Premier |
Elected local representatives for NP44 1JU, 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 1JU 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around NP44 1JU in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £172,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to NP44 1JU, including Pontnewydd Primary School, Woodlands Community Primary School and Maendy Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NP44 1JU is Cwmbran, about 1,495 m away.
NP44 1JU 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 1JU 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).
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.