Postcode Analysis Torfaen, Wales

OLDBURY CWRT, NP44 3JB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDBURY CWRT, NP44 3JB.

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Population

295

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 33,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NP44 3JB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP44 3JB's 69% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

NP44 3JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oldbury Cwrt, 0.1km from Old Cwmbran in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Llantarnam ward and the Torfaen constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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, manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £141k, 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 3JB are sourced from Output Area W00007851 (shared with 10 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 3JB. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian3.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 141,000

1 sales · Mean £ 141,000

Flat

£ 96,750

2 sales · Mean £ 96,750

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

NP44 3JB has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences29
Anti-social behaviour23
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

66 nearby
  • B & M0.5 km
  • Boots Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Eastern Valley Foodbank0.3 km
  • Zero Waste Torfaen0.5 km
  • Eastern Valley Foodbank0.3 km
  • + 61 more
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Inn0.3 km
  • The Halfway Hotel0.2 km
  • Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club0.2 km
  • Mount Pleasant Inn0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

68 nearby
  • Lizzys Cafe Ltd0.0 km
  • The Salvation Army0.3 km
  • Lizzys Cafe Ltd0.0 km
  • The Salvation Army0.3 km
  • Boswells Cafe0.8 km
  • + 63 more
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Supermarkets

16 nearby
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Morrisons0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Heron Foods0.9 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • + 11 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Family Kebab + BBQ House0.0 km
  • Kebab King0.3 km
  • Maggies Takeaway0.1 km
  • Pizza Hut delivery Cwmbran0.6 km
  • Zaffran Express0.2 km
  • + 25 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cwmbran1.2 km
  • Pontypool and New Inn5.7 km
  • Newport Gwent6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Cwmbran War Memorial0.1 km
  • Rose & Crown0.1 km
  • Grange Road0.3 km
  • Old Cwmbran PO0.3 km
  • Mount Pleasant0.3 km