NP44 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Five Locks in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Upper Cwmbran ward and the Torfaen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 88% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 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 1AB are sourced from Output Area W00008021 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP44 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 1AB.
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
NP44 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 88% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1AB. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1AB has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- JD Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- Maendy Way Stores0.7 km
- JD Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Bush Inn0.9 km
- The Bush Inn0.9 km
- Pontnewydd Golf Club0.0 km
- The Queen Inn0.7 km
- Pontnewydd Golf Club0.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.4 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
- Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran2.1 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.6 km
- Newbridge7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Old School0.4 km
- Old School0.4 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.5 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.5 km
- Ysgol Place0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441AB · Data under Open Government Licence