NP44 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Five Locks Close, 0.5km from Five Locks in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Upper Cwmbran ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP44 1DB represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00008035 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIVE LOCKS CLOSE, NP44 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVE LOCKS CLOSE, NP44 1DB.
237
50
£ 35,600 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NP44 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1DB. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 166,500
8 sales · Mean £ 181,000
Detached
£ 153,000
4 sales · Mean £ 157,737
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1DB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- JD Stores Ltd1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Maendy Way Stores0.7 km
- Mount Pleasant Hall0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Old Bridgend Inn0.9 km
- Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.8 km
- Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.7 km
- Old Bridgend Inn0.9 km
- Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Balti King0.9 km
- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
- Trios0.9 km
- Balti King0.9 km
- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
- Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.9 km
- Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.9 km
- Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
- Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.7 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.6 km
- Newbridge7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Keys0.2 km
- Cross Keys0.2 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.4 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.4 km
- Ty Trappa0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441DB · Data under Open Government Licence