NP44 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Sebastopol in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP44 1BU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP44 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00010347 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP44 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 1BU.
349
51
£ 35,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 1BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP44 1BU spans multiple life stages — average age 51, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1BU. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1BU has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- A&B Convenience Store0.9 km
- A&B Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Mount Pleasant Hall1.0 km
- Richmond Wines1.0 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Pontnewydd Bowls Club1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.8 km
- Pontnewydd Bowls Club1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.8 km
- Ashbridge Inn0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Balti King1.0 km
- Trios1.0 km
- Balti King1.0 km
- Trios1.0 km
- Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Pontnewydd Fish Bar1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Fish Bar1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.7 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.2 km
- Newbridge7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Pontnewydd Recreation Ground0.5 km
- Lowlands Road0.5 km
- Lowlands Road0.5 km
- Grove Park East0.5 km
- Grove Park West0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441BU · Data under Open Government Licence