Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

LOWLANDS CRESCENT, NP44 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOWLANDS CRESCENT, NP44 1BS.

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Population

280

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

NP44 1BS is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 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. Property prices are trending down 17.6% year-on-year.

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

NP44 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lowlands Crescent, 0.5km from Pontrhydyrun in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Pontnewydd ward and the Torfaen constituency.

For families considering a move, NP44 1BS represents 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 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

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 £280k, down 17.6% 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 1BS are sourced from Output Area W00007934 (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 1BS. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 255,000

5 sales · Mean £ 264,590

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

NP44 1BS has low crime rates — 10 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 offences11
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Gorsaf Lenwi Texaco0.9 km
  • Mon Motors (Cwmbran) Ltd0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Bakery0.6 km
  • Pontnewydd News0.6 km
  • Pontnewydd Pharmacy0.6 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

20 nearby
  • British Legion (Pontnewydd) Cb0.9 km
  • Clwb Cymdeithasol Clwb Rygbi Cwmbrân0.9 km
  • Clwb y Gweithwyr Pontnewydd0.9 km
  • Tafarn Oddfellows Arms0.6 km
  • British Legion (Pontnewydd) Cb0.9 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • China Palace0.6 km
  • Saffron Kitchen0.6 km
  • Best Kebab0.6 km
  • China Palace0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.5 km
  • Cwtch Cafe1.0 km
  • Ambito Cwmbran Day Opportunities0.5 km
  • Cwtch Cafe1.0 km
  • Balti King0.6 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran1.3 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn3.6 km
  • Newbridge8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Lowlands Road0.1 km
  • Lowlands Road0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Pontnewydd Recreation Ground0.1 km
  • Parc Avenue0.2 km