NP44 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffordd Tir Brychiad, 0.3km from Sebastopol in Pontypool. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP44 1DH represents 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 8.3% year-on-year. 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area W00010341 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FFORDD TIR BRYCHIAD, NP44 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFORDD TIR BRYCHIAD, NP44 1DH.
467
30
£ 35,600 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 1DH 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.
Area Character
NP44 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 30, 76% 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. Property prices are trending down 8.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1DH. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 281,997
28 sales · Mean £ 297,078
Terraced
£ 159,995
7 sales · Mean £ 169,641
Semi-Detached
£ 189,500
3 sales · Mean £ 201,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1DH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A&B Convenience Store0.8 km
- A&B Convenience Store0.8 km
- Sweets & Celebrations0.8 km
- Yasimi Food and Wine0.6 km
- Sweets & Celebrations0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Sebastopol Social Club0.8 km
- Sebastopol Social Club0.8 km
- Ashbridge Inn0.4 km
- The Terrace Inn0.4 km
- Ashbridge Inn0.4 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Age Concern Torfaen0.9 km
- Age Connects Torfaen0.9 km
- Green Apple Catering @Knauf0.6 km
- Green Apple Catering @Knauf0.6 km
- Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Iestyn's Fish Bar0.8 km
- Iestyn's Fish Bar0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.8 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.0 km
- Newbridge8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ashbridge0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Post Office0.4 km
- Parc Panteg0.5 km
- Parc Panteg0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441DH · Data under Open Government Licence