Postcode insights

NP44 1XH

Pontnewydd

Torfaen

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Detailed insights for NP44 1XH

Overview

Postcode NP44 1XH 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 average crime levels, with around 47.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 788 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Pontnewydd & Upper Cwmbran has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.6%

Approximately 7.6% 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 1XH.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP44 1XH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Cwmbran

N/A

Walking directions to Cwmbran

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
311
Population density
1,610.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.8(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.85(-24%)
Shoplifting
9.14(+42%)
Public order
7.03(-14%)
Other theft
6.33(+38%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
308
99.04%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
Irish
1
0.32%
Other White
1
0.32%
Total population: 311

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.12%
No qualifications
55
21.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
18.77%
Level 3 (A level)
45
17.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
7.28%
Total 16+ residents: 261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
53
40.15%
Owns with a mortgage
45
34.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
15.15%
Social rents from council
6
4.55%
Other social rented
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 1XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Mar 202622, Stonebridge Park, Cwmbran, NP44 2JLDetachedFreehold£350,000
23 May 202550, Stonebridge Park, Cwmbran, NP44 2JLFlatsLeasehold£127,500
18 Mar 20263, Conway Terrace, Cwmbran, NP44 2JXTerracedFreehold£140,000
13 Oct 20259, Afon Terrace, Cwmbran, NP44 2JZTerracedFreehold£145,000
11 Feb 2025Cwmbran Ford, Avondale Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1TTOtherFreehold£1,440,000

Schools

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

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCroesyceiliog PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMaendy Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 1XH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 1XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNisa LocalAvondale Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1TTWalking directions to Nisa Local
0.3 miLidlFarm Lane, Torfaen, NP44 1QNWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miCroesy StoresEdlogan Way, Torfaen, NP44 2NRWalking directions to Croesy Stores
0.4 miMorrisonsGrange Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1QPWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miHeron Foods27 North Walk, Cwmbran, NP44 1PRWalking directions to Heron Foods

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP44 1XH, 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 007CW01001521
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 1XH

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

The area around NP44 1XH records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1XH?

The median sale price around NP44 1XH 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 1XH?

There are 8 schools close to NP44 1XH, including St David's R.C. Jnr. & Inf. School, Croesyceiliog Primary and Maendy Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP44 1XH?

The closest station to NP44 1XH is Cwmbran, about 404 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP44 1XH?

NP44 1XH scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 788 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 1XH 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).

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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.