Postcode insights

NP44 5LF

Ffordd Meandy

Upper Cwmbran

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Detailed insights for NP44 5LF

Overview

Postcode NP44 5LF is located in an urban city, within the Upper Cwmbran ward of Torfaen in the Wales region, and forms part of the West Pontnewydd & Thornhill area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% 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 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
33.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 449 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.3%

Approximately 33.3% 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 5LF.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP44 5LF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Cwmbran

N/A

Walking directions to Cwmbran

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
278
Population density
1,883.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.4(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.85(-34%)
Public order
2.77(-66%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.39(-89%)
Burglary
1.39(-41%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
270
96.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.08%
Chinese
1
0.36%
Other Asian
1
0.36%
White and Black African (mixed)
1
0.36%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
75
36.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
16.83%
Level 3 (A level)
32
15.38%
Level 4+ (Degree)
31
14.9%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
21
10.1%
Total 16+ residents: 208

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
37
31.62%
Owns with a mortgage
24
20.51%
Other social rented
21
17.95%
Social rents from council
18
15.38%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
13.68%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Upper Cwmbran

Median price£172,000
Price per sq ft£203
Sales (last 12 months)39
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £227K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £203 per square foot) in Upper Cwmbran area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £445,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Upper Cwmbran over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£389,750£303
Semi-Detached7£238,000£270
Flats2£164,500£205
Terraced26£157,500£180

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Upper Cwmbran

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Cwmbran.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£286,000£135,000£101,500
2017£311,500£112,500£95,000
2018£167,500£126,500£118,750
2019£435,000£153,750£123,500
2020£125,000£188,950£120,000
2021£306,995£211,250£135,000
2022£359,995£197,000£165,500
2023£369,125£267,495£177,250
2024£337,500£262,500£165,000
2025£368,750£250,000£160,000
2026£236,000£162,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Upper Cwmbran.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Cwmbran.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262£184£114
2017£150£124£116
2018£139£145£131
2019£167£160£139
2020£186£144
2021£252£249£158
2022£297£238£195
2023£281£294£206
2024£278£302£196
2025£278£283£185
2026£252£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Upper Cwmbran.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Upper Cwmbran in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 5LF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 5LF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
26 Nov 202512, Coed Cae, Cwmbran, NP44 1JRTerracedFreehold£190,000
10 Dec 20258, The Birches, Cwmbran, NP44 5LLTerracedFreehold£245,000
04 Feb 202637, Trinity Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1LGTerracedFreehold£170,000
08 Dec 202541, Trinity Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1LGTerracedFreehold£187,000
14 Nov 202545, Bryncelyn Road, Cwmbran, NP44 1JWTerracedFreehold£168,500

Schools

In the NP44 5LF 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 5LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePontnewydd Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableMaendy Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableWoodlands Community Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP44 5LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miAldiWoodside Road, Cwmbran, NP44 3EWWalking directions to Aldi

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Lucy Williams

Upper Cwmbran - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Steven Evans

Upper Cwmbran - 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
WardUpper CwmbranW05001378
ParishUpper CwmbranW04000987
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)West Pontnewydd & ThornhillW02000331
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Torfaen 009EW01001539
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 5LF

Is NP44 5LF (West Pontnewydd & Thornhill) safe?

The area around NP44 5LF records about 23 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP44 5LF?

The median sale price around NP44 5LF in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £172,000 (about £203 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP44 5LF?

There are 7 schools close to NP44 5LF, including Pontnewydd Primary School, Maendy Primary School and Woodlands Community Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP44 5LF?

The closest station to NP44 5LF is Cwmbran, about 1,377 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP44 5LF?

NP44 5LF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 449 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 5LF (West Pontnewydd & Thornhill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 5LF is Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lucy Williams (Labour Party) and Steven Evans (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.