NP44 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maesgwyn, 0.4km from Lowlands in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP44 1BQ 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £205k. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area W00007933 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAESGWYN, NP44 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAESGWYN, NP44 1BQ.
297
40
£ 35,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 1BQ 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.
Area Character
NP44 1BQ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 1BQ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,000
7 sales · Mean £ 178,935
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 1BQ has low crime rates — 10 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Pontnewydd Bakery0.8 km
- Pontnewydd News0.8 km
- Pontnewydd Pharmacy0.8 km
- Pontnewydd Bakery0.8 km
- Pontnewydd News0.8 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Clwb y Gweithwyr Pontnewydd1.0 km
- Tafarn Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
- Oddfellows Arms0.8 km
- Pontnewydd Workingmens Club1.0 km
- Pontnewydd Golf Club0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Best Kebab0.8 km
- China Palace0.8 km
- Saffron Kitchen0.8 km
- Best Kebab0.8 km
- China Palace0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.9 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.6 km
- Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.9 km
- Cwtch Cafe0.6 km
- Balti King0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.6 km
- Pontypool and New Inn3.7 km
- Newbridge7.5 km
Bus Stops
- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Cross Keys0.1 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.2 km
- Ty Trappa0.3 km
- Ty Pwca Road0.3 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: NP441BQ · Data under Open Government Licence