Torfaen
46 addresses across 1 postcode (NP44), about 300 m long. USRN 40802150.
25 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 13, D: 10, E: 1). No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Torfaen costs £2,156 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Cwmbran, about 1.9 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden, Picwic Green, is about 550 m away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 81 to 90 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is Nant Dowlais Health Centre, about 680 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km. About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 54% of households owned their home and 18% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 75 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
25 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (17); House, end-terrace (8). Built: 1950-1966 (16); 1967-1975 (8); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (16); rented (social) (5); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Torfaen in 2026-27: Band D £2,156 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,437 | £1,677 | £1,916 | £2,156 | £2,635 | £3,114 | £3,593 | £4,311 | £5,030 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (65% of about 630 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 46 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 46 addresses are between 81 m and 90 m above sea level (86 m on average); the ground rises about 9 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP44 4NB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km |
| Risca and Pontymister 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.9 km | |
| Pontypool and New Inn 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.0 km | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m, 44 within 800 m; nearest Brookside St Dials | 20 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand E | 1.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 10.1 km |
| EV charging points | 7 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Station | 1.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 34.9 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Nant Dowlais Health Centre | 680 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Fairwater Pharmacy | 680 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest The Surgeries | 680 m |
| Hospital | Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital | 2.9 km |
| Police station | Work (Cwmbran Police Station) | 1.3 km |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 1 Gwent Square Lloyds Bank | 1.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m; nearest Picwic Green 3,360 m² | 550 m |
| Largest park within 800 m | Unnamed 7.0 ha | 750 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 140 m² | 310 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,150 m² | 350 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 6,350 m² | 610 m |
Within 800 m: 2 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Llanderfel Church, a scheduled monument, 2.0 km west. 3 listed buildings are within 1.0 km.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Llanderfel Church | Scheduled monument | 2.0 km west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coed Waun-fyr | Wood | 820 m west |
| Tranch Wood | Wood | 1.2 km west |
| Coed Meyrick-moel | Wood | 1.2 km south-west |
| Cwm Bran | Valley | 2.1 km north |
| Blaen Bran Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km north-west |
| South Top | Hill | 3.2 km north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
Defra's noise maps cover England only; the Welsh Government's 2022 maps are not shown here yet.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Primary Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 220 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Nant Celyn Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Coed Eva Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 740 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbran High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 930 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbran R.C. Jnr. & Infts. Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Greenmeadow Primary English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Henllys Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontnewydd Primary & Nursery English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Maendy Junior and Infants English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tamarind NP44 4SY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Blenheim Stores NP44 4AE | Retailers - other | 120 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School NP44 4SZ | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Blenheim Bocs Bwyd NP44 4SZ | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Ysgol Gymraeg NP44 4HB | School/college/university | 220 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| St Josephs Social Club NP44 4SY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Little Red Berries Playgroup NP44 7LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 11 Sep 2024 |
| Greenmeadow Bakery NP44 4LQ | Retailers - other | 380 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Spar NP44 4LQ | Retailers - other | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Cheeky Monkeys NP44 4PS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m | 4 Good | 26 Aug 2026 |
| Building Blocks Too NP44 4PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 400 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Nant Celyn Primary School NP44 7LE | School/college/university | 400 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Cwmbran NP44 3JA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 450 m | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2025 |
| Holly Lodge Residential Home NP44 7LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m | 4 Good | 19 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 8 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pen-Y-Waun Road (32); On or near Parking Area (17); On or near Marston Path (13); On or near Blenheim Road (6); On or near Shelley Green (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 54% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 38% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 61% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 68% | 60% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 18% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NP44 4NB: 46 addresses
Nearby streets
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.