NP44 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Mount Pleasant in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.
For families considering a move, NP44 1AR represents 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 15 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area W00007941 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP44 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 1AR.
307
41
£ 35,600 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 1AR 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.
Area Character
NP44 1AR is an established family neighbourhood — 68% owner-occupation and an average age of 41 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1AR. 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
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1AR has low crime rates — 15 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- Maendy Way Stores0.6 km
- Mount Pleasant Hall0.2 km
- Richmond Wines0.3 km
- + 27 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Old Bridgend Inn0.3 km
- Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.2 km
- Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.3 km
- Old Bridgend Inn0.3 km
- Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.2 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Balti King0.3 km
- Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.6 km
- Nuffield Health0.8 km
- Trios0.3 km
- Balti King0.3 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Maendy Way Chippy0.6 km
- Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.4 km
- Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.4 km
- Maendy Way Chippy0.6 km
- Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.2 km
- Pontypool and New Inn4.1 km
- Newbridge7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Ashley House0.1 km
- Gilwern Place0.1 km
- Ashley House0.2 km
- Gilwern Place0.2 km
- Fields Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NP441AR · Data under Open Government Licence