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NP44 4RD

Ellwood Path

St. Dials

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Detailed insights for NP44 4RD

Overview

Postcode NP44 4RD is located in an urban city, within the St. Dials ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Pontnewydd & Thornhill area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 43% 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 1.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 271 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has an average crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
337
Population density
4,445.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.02(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.3(-13%)
Public order
8.88(+8%)
Shoplifting
7.26(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.46(-12%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
322
95.27%
Other White
5
1.48%
Other Asian
3
0.89%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.89%
Irish
2
0.59%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
28.24%
Level 4+ (Degree)
49
19.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
16.47%
Level 3 (A level)
42
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
14.12%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
31
25%
Owns outright
28
22.58%
Other social rented
23
18.55%
Social rents from council
21
16.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
13.71%
Total households: 124

Property prices in St. Dials

Median price£186,250
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £275K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) in St. Dials area, with individual transactions ranging from £93,000 up to £364,995.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St. Dials over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£307,500£286
Semi-Detached13£277,995£339
Terraced31£165,500£194
Flats2£113,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St. Dials

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Dials.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,750£135,000£97,500
2017£221,748£127,500£103,000
2018£251,498£164,998£125,000
2019£250,000£145,000£125,000
2020£252,500£157,500£139,025
2021£274,998£155,973£140,000
2022£330,000£185,000£158,000
2023£295,000£197,500£172,500
2024£298,500£170,000£165,000
2025£318,998£253,000£170,000
2026£275,000£186,500£160,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St. Dials.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Dials.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207£144£113
2017£213£177£118
2018£212£213£134
2019£223£163£147
2020£226£171£161
2021£235£202£159
2022£277£208£173
2023£277£191£196
2024£276£208£185
2025£292£335£194
2026£296£221£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St. Dials.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St. Dials in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 4RD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 4RD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Jun 202522, Ellwood Path, Cwmbran, NP44 4RDSemi-DetachedLeasehold£150,000
01 Apr 202524, Ellwood Path, Cwmbran, NP44 4RDTerracedFreehold£162,500
19 Dec 202522, Kingsland Walk, Cwmbran, NP44 4RETerracedFreehold£185,000
09 Apr 20259, Badgers Mede, Cwmbran, NP44 4RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
28 Mar 20254, Ty Gwyn Road, Cwmbran, NP44 4ABSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NP44 4RD postcode area, located within West Pontnewydd & Thornhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP44 4RD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableBlenheim Road Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableCwmbran High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableGreenmeadow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Catherine Bonera

St. Dials - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Elizabeth Haynes

St. Dials - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

Nick Thomas-Symonds

Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictTorfaenW06000020
Parliamentary ConstituencyTorfaenW07000109
WardSt. DialsW05001375
ParishCwmbran CentralW04000982
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Pontnewydd & ThornhillW02000331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 009BW01001503
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 4RD

Is NP44 4RD (West Pontnewydd & Thornhill) safe?

The area around NP44 4RD records about 48 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP44 4RD?

The median sale price around NP44 4RD in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 58 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP44 4RD?

There are 10 schools close to NP44 4RD, including Blenheim Road Community Primary School, Cwmbran High School and Greenmeadow Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP44 4RD?

NP44 4RD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 271 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 4RD (West Pontnewydd & Thornhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 4RD is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Catherine Bonera (Independent) and Elizabeth Haynes (Independent).

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.