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NP44 5HL

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Greenmeadow

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Detailed insights for NP44 5HL

Overview

Postcode NP44 5HL is located in an urban city, within the Greenmeadow ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the Fairwater & Greenmeadow area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
22
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
1.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,597 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.4%

Approximately 1.4% 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 5HL.

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
342
Population density
4,009.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
26.64(+105%)
Violence and sexual offences
5.83(-83%)
Public order
5.83(-29%)
Burglary
3.33(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.5(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
326
96.45%
Other White
7
2.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
0.89%
Chinese
1
0.3%
Irish
1
0.3%
Total population: 338

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
42.25%
Level 3 (A level)
45
15.85%
No qualifications
33
11.62%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
10.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
9.86%
Total 16+ residents: 284

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
76
55.07%
Owns with a mortgage
51
36.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.52%
Social rents from council
1
0.72%
Other social rented
1
0.72%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Greenmeadow

Median price£208,500
Price per sq ft£213
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£171K – £268K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £208,500 (about £213 per square foot) in Greenmeadow area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £345,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Greenmeadow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£308,500£277
Semi-Detached4£192,500£192
Terraced10£182,500£214
Flats2£162,500£148

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Greenmeadow

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenmeadow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220,000£114,000£114,500
2017£212,500£107,500£105,000
2018£245,000£132,000£105,000
2019£232,475£141,225£123,975
2020£210,000£147,500£125,000
2021£269,000£166,025£145,000
2022£270,000£172,000£152,500
2023£315,000£131,000£155,000
2024£300,000£156,000£155,000
2025£335,000£179,000£161,000
2026£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Greenmeadow.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenmeadow.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£204£139£136
2017£181£105£103
2018£191£154£121
2019£192£179£135
2020£239£174£165
2021£237£220£163
2022£280£168£152
2023£279£158£168
2024£238£191£167
2025£270£197£195
2026£245
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Greenmeadow.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 5HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 5HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20255, Bedford Close, Cwmbran, NP44 5HNDetachedFreehold£260,000
08 Aug 20257, Norfolk Close, Cwmbran, NP44 5HJDetachedFreehold£340,000
11 Apr 20257, Maes Y Rhiw Court, Cwmbran, NP44 5HADetachedFreehold£540,000
18 Dec 202522, Wellington Drive, Cwmbran, NP44 5HHDetachedFreehold£345,000
11 Aug 202516, Wellington Drive, Cwmbran, NP44 5HHDetachedFreehold£330,000

Schools

In the NP44 5HL postcode area, located within Fairwater & Greenmeadow, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP44 5HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableGreenmeadow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCwmbran High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableBlenheim Road Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 5HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 5HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressTy Gwyn Road, Torfaen, NP44 4LFWalking directions to Tesco Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP44 5HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Mandy Owen

Greenmeadow - 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
WardGreenmeadowW05001366
ParishFairwaterW04000983
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Fairwater & GreenmeadowW02000333
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 011EW01001502
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 5HL

Is NP44 5HL (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) safe?

The area around NP44 5HL records about 22 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 5HL?

The median sale price around NP44 5HL in Fairwater & Greenmeadow is £208,500 (about £213 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP44 5HL?

There are 7 schools close to NP44 5HL, including Greenmeadow Primary School, Cwmbran High School and Blenheim Road Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP44 5HL?

NP44 5HL scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,597 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 5HL (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 5HL is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Mandy Owen (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.