Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

FIVE LOCKS CLOSE, NP44 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIVE LOCKS CLOSE, NP44 1DB.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 35,600 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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Area Character

NP44 1DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 78% 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.

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NP44 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Five Locks Close, 0.5km from Five Locks in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Upper Cwmbran ward and the Torfaen constituency.

For families considering a move, NP44 1DB represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00008035 (shared with 3 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 1DB. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 166,500

8 sales · Mean £ 181,000

Detached

£ 153,000

4 sales · Mean £ 157,737

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

NP44 1DB has low crime rates — 9 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Criminal damage and arson5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • JD Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Maendy Way Stores0.7 km
  • Mount Pleasant Hall0.8 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Pontnewydd Constitutional Club0.7 km
  • Old Bridgend Inn0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Bowls Club0.8 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Balti King0.9 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
  • Trios0.9 km
  • Balti King0.9 km
  • Morgan's Breakfast & Baguettes0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Pontnewydd Valentines Cafe & BBQ House0.9 km
  • Maendy Way Chippy0.7 km
  • Pontnewydd Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran1.7 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn3.6 km
  • Newbridge7.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Cross Keys0.2 km
  • Ty Pwca Road0.4 km
  • Ty Pwca Road0.4 km
  • Ty Trappa0.4 km