Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

TY BOX COTTAGES, NP44 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TY BOX COTTAGES, NP44 1AQ.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP44 1AQ 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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2/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NP44 1AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 49% 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 up 88.2% year-on-year.

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

NP44 1AQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ty Box Cottages, 0.3km from Mount Pleasant in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NP44 1AQ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. 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. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 88.2% 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area W00007946 (shared with 9 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 1AQ. The average age is 41.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,500

2 sales · Mean £ 171,500

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

NP44 1AQ has low crime rates — 14 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 offences22
Public order12
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

70 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Maendy Way Stores0.8 km
  • Mount Pleasant Hall0.1 km
  • Richmond Wines0.2 km
  • + 65 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.4 km
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.1 km
  • + 13 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

60 nearby
  • Balti King0.2 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.8 km
  • Nuffield Health0.7 km
  • Trios0.2 km
  • Balti King0.2 km
  • + 55 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.8 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.3 km
  • Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.2 km
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.8 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.3 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • One Below1.0 km
  • Sainsbury’s0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • One Below1.0 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran0.9 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn4.3 km
  • Risca & Pontymister7.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Ashley House0.1 km
  • Ashley House0.2 km
  • Lloyds TSB0.2 km
  • Richmond Road0.2 km
  • Pontnewydd Inn0.3 km