Postcode NP44 1LY is located in an urban city, within the Pontnewydd ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 126.3 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 93 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has a very high crime rate, with approximately 126.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.4% 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.
The average income per household in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran is £42,262 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP44 1LY.
The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cwmbran | N/A | Walking directions to Cwmbran |
Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Pontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £375,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 19 | £330,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £116,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 17 | £250,000 |
| Terraced | 32 | £159,500 |
10 year median price trend in Pontnewydd
In the NP44 1LY postcode area, located within Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 1LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Heron Foods | 27 North Walk, Cwmbran, NP44 1PR | Walking directions to Heron Foods |
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Llywelyn Road, Torfaen, NP44 1UL | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | Woodside Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3EW | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Aldi | Woodside Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3EW | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | DW Food To Go | The Parade, Torfaen, NP44 1QR | Walking directions to DW Food To Go |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.