Postcode insights

NP44 1QZ

Tynewydd Farm Close

Pontnewydd

Interactive map showing NP44 1QZ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for NP44 1QZ

Overview

Postcode NP44 1QZ 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 average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 38.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran is £42,262 per year. The nearest station is Cwmbran, about 0.7 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has a low crime rate, with approximately 38.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.7%

Approximately 7.7% 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 1QZ.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP44 1QZ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Cwmbran

N/A

Walking directions to Cwmbran

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
1,720 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.79(-53%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.55(-50%)
Public order
6.55(-20%)
Other theft
4.62(+1%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.47(-53%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
396
94.51%
Other White
14
3.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.95%
Irish
2
0.48%
Caribbean
1
0.24%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
108
30.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
69
19.44%
Level 3 (A level)
69
19.44%
No qualifications
53
14.93%
Apprenticeship
25
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 355

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
31.73%
Owns with a mortgage
63
30.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
56
26.92%
Other social rented
11
5.29%
Other forms of private rent
6
2.88%
Total households: 208

Property prices in Pontnewydd

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£226
Sales (last 12 months)71
Typical range (middle 50%)£163K – £289K

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) in Pontnewydd area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,123 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Pontnewydd over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached18£357,500£282
Semi-Detached23£245,000£244
Terraced27£164,000£197
Flats3£116,000£196

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Pontnewydd

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewydd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£153,000£44,500£138,000£115,000
2017£269,500£84,000£157,500£116,750
2018£290,368£105,000£165,001£122,750
2019£287,995£80,000£187,000£156,998
2020£294,995£101,500£174,000£145,000
2021£288,750£85,000£209,000£156,500
2022£345,000£103,000£222,500£153,550
2023£322,000£105,450£215,000£160,000
2024£333,495£108,500£217,500£150,000
2025£345,000£116,000£247,500£161,000
2026£295,000£207,500£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Pontnewydd.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontnewydd.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£192£94£133£124
2017£214£154£164£130
2018£219£175£179£141
2019£225£169£213£162
2020£226£154£196£172
2021£230£152£207£175
2022£268£194£229£179
2023£257£199£198£180
2024£277£169£245£173
2025£280£196£276£195
2026£267£212£213
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Pontnewydd.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Pontnewydd in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1QZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1QZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Feb 202628, Lowlands Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1RATerracedFreehold£190,000
20 Jun 2025Glanrose, Grove Park, Cwmbran, NP44 1RNDetachedFreehold£375,500
24 Oct 2025Orchard House, 3, Parc Avenue, Cwmbran, NP44 1RTSemi-DetachedFreehold£260,000
16 Apr 20254, Highland Grove, Cwmbran, NP44 1BLTerracedFreehold£190,000
09 Jun 2025The Firs, Grove Park, Cwmbran, NP44 1RWOtherFreehold£625,000

Schools

In the NP44 1QZ 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 1QZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableSt David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaendy Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePontnewydd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 1QZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPremierFive Locks Close, Torfaen, NP44 1APWalking directions to Premier
0.5 miNisa LocalAvondale Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1TTWalking directions to Nisa Local

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP44 1QZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Daniels

Pontnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Stuart Ashley

Pontnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Sue Morgan

Pontnewydd - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardPontnewyddW05001372
ParishPontnewyddW04000986
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Pontnewydd & Upper CwmbranW02000329
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 007BW01001520
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 1QZ

Is NP44 1QZ (Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran) safe?

The area around NP44 1QZ records about 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 public order.

What is the average house price near NP44 1QZ?

The median sale price around NP44 1QZ in Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran is £220,000 (about £226 per square foot) based on 71 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP44 1QZ?

There are 5 schools close to NP44 1QZ, including St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School, Maendy Primary School and Pontnewydd Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP44 1QZ?

The closest station to NP44 1QZ is Cwmbran, about 1,186 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP44 1QZ?

NP44 1QZ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 975 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 1QZ (Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 1QZ is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Daniels (Labour Party), Stuart Ashley (Labour Party) and Sue Morgan (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.