NP44 7LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Two Locks in Cwmbrân. Administratively it sits within Two Locks ward and the Torfaen constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP44 7LU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7LU are sourced from Output Area W00008003 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NP44 7LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NP44 7LU.
259
39
£ 33,000 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP44 7LU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
NP44 7LU has a significant social housing presence — 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP44 7LU. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)
NP44 7LU has low crime rates — 19 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
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Blenheim Stores0.9 km
- Boots Pharmacy0.8 km
- Eastern Valley Foodbank0.7 km
- Eastern Valley Foodbank0.7 km
- Blenheim Stores0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club0.6 km
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.5 km
- The Halfway Hotel0.7 km
- Cwmbran Celtic Sports Club0.6 km
- Mount Pleasant Inn0.5 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Lizzys Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- The Salvation Army0.7 km
- Lizzys Cafe Ltd0.7 km
- The Salvation Army0.7 km
- Territorial Army Centre0.2 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Family Kebab + BBQ House0.7 km
- Kebab King0.8 km
- Maggies Takeaway0.8 km
- Zaffran Express0.8 km
- Family Kebab + BBQ House0.7 km
- + 13 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cwmbran1.8 km
- Rogerstone6.0 km
- Risca & Pontymister6.1 km
Bus Stops
- Two Locks Nursery School0.0 km
- Two Locks Nursery School0.1 km
- Cocker Avenue South0.2 km
- Cocker Avenue South0.2 km
- Two Locks Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP447LU · Data under Open Government Licence