NP44 1DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Five Locks in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Upper Cwmbran ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP44 1DA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 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 1DA are sourced from Output Area W00008021 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP44 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 1DA.
318
49
£ 35,600 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NP44 1DA — age 49, 88% ownership, 11% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DA. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1DA has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- A&B Convenience Store0.9 km
- A&B Convenience Store0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- Maendy Way Stores1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes1.0 km
- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes1.0 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.7 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Maendy Way Chippy1.0 km
- Maendy Way Chippy1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Pontnewydd Golf Club0.3 km
- Pontnewydd Golf Club0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran2.1 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.3 km
- Newbridge7.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441DA · Data under Open Government Licence