Postcode insights

NP44 4QX

Ruskin Close

Fairwater

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Detailed insights for NP44 4QX

Overview

Postcode NP44 4QX is located in an urban city, within the Fairwater ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Fairwater & Greenmeadow area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £44,809 per year. The nearest station is Cwmbran, about 1.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 511 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.4%

Approximately 23.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £44,809 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP44 4QX.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
1,066.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.48(-13%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.25(+33%)
Public order
10.06(+22%)
Other crime
9.35(+345%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
98%
Chinese
2
0.8%
Irish
2
0.8%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.4%
Total population: 250

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
34.12%
No qualifications
36
17.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.06%
Level 3 (A level)
27
12.8%
Apprenticeship
17
8.06%
Total 16+ residents: 211

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
43
40.19%
Owns with a mortgage
28
26.17%
Other social rented
14
13.08%
Social rents from council
11
10.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
8.41%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Fairwater

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£200
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £243K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £200 per square foot) in Fairwater area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £427,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Fairwater over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£270,000£288
Semi-Detached10£175,000£218
Terraced18£162,500£192
Flats1£95,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Fairwater

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£149,500£105,000
2017£215,000£120,000£112,000
2018£235,000£145,000£117,000
2019£236,225£132,250£120,000
2020£244,000£190,000£127,500
2021£285,000£172,500£140,000
2022£316,000£187,000£157,000
2023£280,000£220,000£155,000
2024£300,750£181,250£155,000
2025£280,000£192,000£165,000
2026£120,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£175£116
2017£211£147£123
2018£205£215£121
2019£205£158£140
2020£237£220£143
2021£259£216£156
2022£272£255£193
2023£242£278£170
2024£275£245£174
2025£282£268£192
2026£174£170
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Fairwater.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 4QX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 4QX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Mar 20259, Rolls Close, Cwmbran, NP44 4QUDetachedFreehold£400,000
07 Mar 2025Flat 4, Tyn-Y-Coed, Cwmbran, NP44 4PQFlatsLeasehold£80,000
08 Jul 202513, Fairwater Close, Cwmbran, NP44 4RATerracedLeasehold£85,000
18 Dec 2025107, Neerings, Cwmbran, NP44 6ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
18 Jul 2025119, Neerings, Cwmbran, NP44 6ULTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NP44 4QX postcode area, located within Fairwater & Greenmeadow, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP44 4QX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCwmbran High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGreenmeadow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableBlenheim Road Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 4QX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 4QX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miTesco ExpressTy Gwyn Road, Torfaen, NP44 4LFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP44 4QX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jayne Watkins

Fairwater - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Rose Seabourne

Fairwater - 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
WardFairwaterW05001365
ParishFairwaterW04000983
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairwater & GreenmeadowW02000333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 011AW01001497
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 4QX

Is NP44 4QX (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) safe?

The area around NP44 4QX records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4QX?

The median sale price around NP44 4QX in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £170,000 (about £200 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP44 4QX?

There are 7 schools close to NP44 4QX, including Cwmbran High School, Greenmeadow Primary School and Blenheim Road Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP44 4QX?

NP44 4QX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 511 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 4QX (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 4QX is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jayne Watkins (Labour Party) and Rose Seabourne (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.