Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

GODFREY ROAD, NP44 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GODFREY ROAD, NP44 1AL.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP44 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 41, NP44 1AL has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NP44 1AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Godfrey Road, 0.2km from Mount Pleasant in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 68% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area W00007941 (shared with 7 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 1AL. The average age is 41.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 147,500

5 sales · Mean £ 158,400

Semi-Detached

£ 149,995

5 sales · Mean £ 154,519

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

NP44 1AL has low crime rates — 12 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 offences24
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Maendy Way Stores0.7 km
  • Mount Pleasant Hall0.1 km
  • Richmond Wines0.3 km
  • + 29 more
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Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.2 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.3 km
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.2 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Balti King0.3 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
  • Nuffield Health0.7 km
  • Trios0.3 km
  • Balti King0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.3 km
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Heron Foods1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran1.1 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn4.1 km
  • Risca & Pontymister7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley House0.0 km
  • Ashley House0.1 km
  • Gilwern Place0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.3 km
  • Lloyds TSB0.3 km