NP44 6EL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Laburnum Drive, 0.5km from Ty Canol in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Two Locks ward and the Torfaen constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP44, NP44 6EL offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 97% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £318k. 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 6EL are sourced from Output Area W00009797 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LABURNUM DRIVE, NP44 6EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LABURNUM DRIVE, NP44 6EL.
181
43
£ 41,300 /yr
62%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 6EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NP44 6EL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 97% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 6EL. The average age is 42.6. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
3 sales · Mean £ 277,500
Detached
£ 300,000
3 sales · Mean £ 316,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 6EL has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- One Stop0.5 km
- One Stop0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Blinkin Owl0.8 km
- Cwrt Henllys0.5 km
- Dorallt Inn0.5 km
- Blinkin Owl0.8 km
- Cwrt Henllys0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran3.5 km
- Risca & Pontymister4.5 km
- Rogerstone4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Llys Gwyrdd0.3 km
- Llys Gwyrdd0.3 km
- Pensarn Way0.3 km
- Pensarn Way0.3 km
- Henllys Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NP446EL · Data under Open Government Licence