Clos Bach Cwm Fields, Torfaen
3 addresses across 1 postcode (NP4), about 10 m long. USRN 40804162.
- Sales: 3 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 2 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Torfaen costs £2,156 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.5 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 280 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 149 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Trosnant Lodge, about 460 m (0.3 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 17% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £161,750 | £150,000 | £173,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2023 | 2 NP4 5SW | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 2 NP4 5SW | Semi-detached | £150,000 | New build. |
| 4 Sep 2020 | 1 NP4 5SW | Semi-detached | £173,500 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
2 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 90 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (2). Built: 2017 (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 C (49% of about 710 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
None of the 3 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
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 addresses are about 149 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP4 5SW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pontypool and New Inn 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Llanhilleth 94,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 39 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Viaduct Court Middle Cwmynyscoy | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand D | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Car parks | Crane Street Monthly Car Park | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 6 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Pontypool Active Leisure Centre | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 39.5 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trosnant Lodge | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mayberry Pharmacy | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wyecliffe Dental Surgery | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | County Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Pontypool Police Station | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Griffithstown, Griffithstown Cashzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,400 m² | 280 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 57 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.6 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,210 m² | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 57 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Entrance Gates to Pontypool Park, a listed building (Grade II*), 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance Gates to Pontypool Park | Listed building, Grade II* | 680 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Crane Street Baptist Church | Listed building, Grade II* | 840 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| The Valley Inheritance Museum | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Pontypool Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Iron Ore Scours at Upper Race, Pontypool | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Remains of Race Colliery / Glyn Pits | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cwm Ynys-cou | Valley | 490 m (0.3 miles) south-west |
| Coed Alice | Wood | 640 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Canal Junction | Lake or reservoir | 710 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Nant-y-Gollen Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Coed Cae Breast | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Twyn Calch | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 3 | 3 |
None of the street's 3 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Torfaen: see them on the Torfaen page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Monmouth School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 130 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St. Albans R.C. High School Roman Catholic English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Padre Pio RC Primary School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| George Street Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Panteg Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Griffithstown Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Penygarn Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Rowland Convenience Store NP4 5JY | Retailers - other | 220 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Dec 2025 |
| West Monmouth School NP4 5YG | School/college/university | 240 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| The Unicorn Inn NP4 5SQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 15 Feb 2024 |
| Hargun Convenience Stores NP4 5SE | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Golden Star NP4 6LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Jul 2026 |
| Pontypool Community Education Centre NP4 8AT | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Tamarind NP4 5SG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Pontypool Active Living Centre and Ski Centre NP4 8AT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Poppies Day Nursery NP4 5LE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Tesco NP4 6JU | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd NP4 6JU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Sports/Recreation Area (19); On or near Cwrt Yr Ysgol (15); On or near Dingle Road (11); On or near Pen-Y-Graig Terrace (8); On or near Ffordd Y Fferm (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 53% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 44% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 20% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 15% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 15% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 72% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 2% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 17% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 32% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
- NP4 5SW: 3 addresses
Nearby streets
Cwrt yr Ysgol · Ffordd y Fferm · Hillside Drive · Park View · Lon Fferm y Cwm · Rockhill Road · Dingle Road · Penygraig Terrace · Greys Road · Rhes Pen-y-Griag · Philips Terrace · Victoria Road
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 industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.