NP44 4TE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forest Close, 0.3km from Coed Eva in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Coed Eva ward and the Torfaen constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, down 11.6% 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 4TE are sourced from Output Area W00007798 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOREST CLOSE, NP44 4TE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST CLOSE, NP44 4TE.
334
46
£ 41,300 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
NP44 4TE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 90% 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. Property prices are trending down 11.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 4TE. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 265,000
12 sales · Mean £ 254,495
Detached
£ 232,000
5 sales · Mean £ 254,600
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NP44 4TE has low crime rates — 7 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Fairwater,1.0 km
- Fairwater Leisure Centre1.0 km
- Cheeky Monkeys0.7 km
- Cheeky Monkeys0.7 km
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- JD Stores0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- Trostrey Convenience Store0.7 km
- JD Stores0.6 km
- One Stop1.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blinkin Owl0.4 km
- Cwrt Henllys1.0 km
- Dorallt Inn1.0 km
- Blinkin Owl0.4 km
- Cwrt Henllys1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Fairwater Coffee0.6 km
- Fairwater Fish Bar0.6 km
- Fairwater Coffee0.6 km
- Fairwater Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran3.0 km
- Risca & Pontymister4.9 km
- Rogerstone5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Meyricks0.1 km
- Meyricks0.2 km
- Farlays0.3 km
- Farlays0.3 km
- Perthy Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP444TE · Data under Open Government Licence