Glan y Gorllewin Llanyrafon, Torfaen
13 addresses across 1 postcode (NP44), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40801591.
- Energy: 9 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 6, E: 1).
- 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 Cwmbran, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 660 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 75 to 79 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Llanyravon Surgery, about 470 m (0.3 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 310 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 79% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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
9 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 76 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (6); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (3); 1976-1982 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
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 (34% of about 560 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 13 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 13 addresses are between 75 m and 79 m above sea level (77 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP44 8UT | 100% | 83% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Pontypool and New Inn 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Newport (South Wales) 2.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.4 km (4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Crown Rise Llanfrechfa | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand H | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cwmbran Boating Lake Car Park | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 35.4 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Llanyravon Surgery | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Llanyrafon Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Aneurin Bevan Health Board | 330 m |
| Hospital | Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital | 330 m |
| Police station | Work (Cwmbran Police Station) | 1.5 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 20 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,900 m² | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,630 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 25 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Llanyrafon, a listed building (Grade II*), 510 m (0.3 miles) west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Llanyrafon | Listed building, Grade II* | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Churchyard Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Llantarnam Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Llantarnam Abbey Tithe Barn | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Wood | Wood | 380 m south-west |
| Mill Wood | Wood | 390 m north-west |
| Court Farm Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) east |
| Cwm Bran | Valley | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
| Broad Pill | Tidal water | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
| Craig y Saeson | Hill | 4.8 km (3 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 10 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 13 |
11 of the street's 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanyrafon Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Croesyceiliog School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llantarnam Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbran R.C. Jnr. & Infts. Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Croesyceiliog Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange University Hospital NP44 8YN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 11 Sep 2026 |
| 1 Mitchell Close NP44 8TX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Crows Nest NP44 8HU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Douglas Willis Retail 2 NP44 8HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Jun 2026 |
| R & R Retail Ltd NP44 8HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| MRS Stores Limited NP44 8HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Llanyravon Pharmacy NP44 8HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Rae Barton Fruit & Veg NP44 8HS | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Lakeside Fish Bar NP44 8HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Flame'z Kitchen NP44 8HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| The Grange Costa Coffee NP44 8YN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Llanyravon Primary School NP44 8HW | School/college/university | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Llanyravon Social Centre NP44 8HP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near B4236 (18); On or near Crown Rise (4); On or near West Bank (4); On or near Turnpike Road (1); On or near Bath Green (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 79% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 50% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 11% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 73% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 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 9 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 8UT: 13 addresses
Nearby streets
Maes Caerfaddon · Lon y Neuadd Wen · Newbarn Path · Selby Close · Mill Lane · The Paddocks · Whitehall Lane · Tarddiad y Goron · Stow Path · Liswerry Drive · Twm Barlwm View · Commodore Lane
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.