Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

NP44 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

205

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

30%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP44 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 65% of tenure in NP44 1DQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

NP44 1DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Pont Newydd in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP44 1DQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area W00007940 (shared with 8 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 1DQ. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

30%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

NP44 1DQ has low crime rates — 16 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.

Violence and sexual offences23
Public order13
Other theft9
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting7

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Maendy Way Stores0.9 km
  • Mount Pleasant Hall0.2 km
  • Richmond Wines0.0 km
  • + 53 more
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Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.2 km
  • Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.2 km
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.2 km
  • + 19 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

58 nearby
  • Balti King0.0 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.9 km
  • Nuffield Health0.5 km
  • Trios0.0 km
  • Balti King0.0 km
  • + 53 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.1 km
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.1 km
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Sainsbury’s1.0 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • Sainsbury’s1.0 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran0.9 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn4.1 km
  • Risca & Pontymister7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Richmond Road0.0 km
  • Lloyds TSB0.0 km
  • Russell Street0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Inn0.1 km
  • Ashley House0.2 km