Postcode NP44 5YZ 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 None deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year. The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a unknown level of deprivation, ranked at position 174 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
West Pontnewydd & Thornhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 99.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.0% 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.
The average income per household in West Pontnewydd & Thornhill is £39,545 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP44 5YZ.
The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £171,000 in Upper Cwmbran area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £402,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £320,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £154,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £230,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £157,500 |
10 year median price trend in Upper Cwmbran
In the NP44 5YZ postcode area, located within West Pontnewydd & Thornhill, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP44 5YZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Ty Gwyn Road, Torfaen, NP44 4LF | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Elected local representatives for NP44 5YZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lucy Williams
Upper Cwmbran - Elected 5 May 2022
Steven Evans
Upper Cwmbran - Elected 5 May 2022
Nick Thomas-Symonds
Torfaen - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.