Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

NP44 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 1BX.

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Population

467

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NP44 1BX is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NP44 1BX — age 30, 76% ownership, 4% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP44 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Sebastopol in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 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 1BX are sourced from Output Area W00010341 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1BX. The average age is 30.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 49%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

NP44 1BX has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order9
Burglary2
Other crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • A&B Convenience Store0.6 km
  • A&B Convenience Store0.6 km
  • Sweets & Celebrations0.6 km
  • Yasimi Food and Wine0.4 km
  • Sweets & Celebrations0.6 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Sebastopol Social Club0.6 km
  • The Open Hearth0.9 km
  • Sebastopol Social Club0.6 km
  • The Open Hearth0.9 km
  • Ashbridge Inn0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Age Concern Torfaen0.7 km
  • Age Connects Torfaen0.7 km
  • Green Apple Catering @Knauf0.7 km
  • Green Apple Catering @Knauf0.7 km
  • Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.7 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Iestyn's Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Iestyn's Fish Bar0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran2.0 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn2.8 km
  • Newbridge8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc Panteg0.4 km
  • Parc Panteg0.4 km
  • Kemys Fawr Infants School0.4 km
  • Kemys Fawr Infants School0.4 km
  • South Street0.4 km