Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

BRYNAWEL, NP44 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNAWEL, NP44 1AY.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 33,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP44 1AY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NP44 1AY spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £171k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NP44 1AY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynawel, 0.1km from Mount Pleasant in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Upper Cwmbran ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% 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: With prices averaging £171k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1AY are sourced from Output Area W00008025 (shared with 13 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 1AY. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 171,000

1 sales · Mean £ 171,000

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

NP44 1AY 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 offences28
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson8
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Gelynos Frostbites0.7 km
  • Pontnewydd Bakery0.6 km
  • Pontnewydd News0.6 km
  • Pontnewydd Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Gelynos Frostbites0.7 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Clwb y Gweithwyr Pontnewydd0.7 km
  • RAFA Cwmbrân Cangen 1209 0.8 km
  • Tafarn Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
  • Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
  • Pontnewydd Workingmens Club0.7 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • BE:VITO0.8 km
  • BE:VITO0.8 km
  • Balti King0.5 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.4 km
  • Trios0.5 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • China Palace0.6 km
  • Saffron Kitchen0.6 km
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • China Palace0.6 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran1.4 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn4.1 km
  • Newbridge7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Gilwern Place0.0 km
  • Gilwern Place0.1 km
  • Bryncelyn0.1 km
  • Ty Trappa Place0.1 km
  • Ty Trappa Place0.2 km