Postcode insights

NP44 6UR

Oaksford

Fairwater

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Detailed insights for NP44 6UR

Overview

Postcode NP44 6UR 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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 18.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 79% 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 1.8 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
18
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,306 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

1/10

Fairwater & Greenmeadow has a very low crime rate, with approximately 18.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

16.1%

Approximately 16.1% 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 6UR.

Transport

The nearest station is Cwmbran located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
303
Population density
4,863.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
9.47(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.31(-67%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.45(-53%)
Vehicle crime
1.72(-40%)
Public order
1.72(-79%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
98.35%
Indian
3
0.99%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.66%
Total population: 303

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.09%
No qualifications
64
25.3%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.28%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
52
37.96%
Owns outright
42
30.66%
Shared ownership
11
8.03%
Social rents from council
11
8.03%
Other social rented
11
8.03%
Total households: 137

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 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 6UR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP44 6UR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Feb 2025216, Oaksford, Cwmbran, NP44 6UPTerracedLeasehold£170,000
31 Oct 2025194, Oaksford, Cwmbran, NP44 6UQSemi-DetachedFreehold£85,000
20 Mar 2026140, Oaksford, Cwmbran, NP44 6UNTerracedFreehold£160,000
01 Apr 2025161, Oaksford, Cwmbran, NP44 6UNTerracedFreehold£115,000
18 Dec 2025107, Neerings, Cwmbran, NP44 6ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the NP44 6UR postcode area, located within Fairwater & Greenmeadow, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP44 6UR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableCwmbran High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableGreenmeadow Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableHenllys C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP44 6UR, 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 011CW01001499
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP44 6UR

Is NP44 6UR (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) safe?

The area around NP44 6UR records about 18 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 6UR?

The median sale price around NP44 6UR 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 6UR?

There are 6 schools close to NP44 6UR, including Cwmbran High School, Greenmeadow Primary School and Henllys C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP44 6UR?

NP44 6UR scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,306 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP44 6UR (Fairwater & Greenmeadow) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Torfaen covering NP44 6UR 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).

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.