Isca Close Cwmbrân, Torfaen
18 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP44), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 40800476.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £156,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 7).
- Flood: At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; 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 290 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 60 m above sea level.
- Noise: 11 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is New Chapel Street Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 568 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £156,000 | £156,000 | £156,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £82,000 | £82,000 | £82,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £92,000 | £92,000 | £92,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £70,500 | £70,500 | £70,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £59,950 | £59,950 | £59,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | 3 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £156,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2016 | 7 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2012 | 13 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £82,000 | |
| 21 Jul 2006 | 2 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £92,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2004 | 3 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £70,500 | |
| 7 Mar 2003 | 2 NP44 1QN | Terraced | £59,950 |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (7); House, end-terrace (5); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (12); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (7 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 B (68% 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 40 address points in this street's postcodes, 3 at high risk, 14 at medium risk and 17 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 3 at high risk, 14 at medium risk and 17 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 0 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 10 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| NP44 1QN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 10 / 4 |
| NP44 1QQ | zone 3 | 3 / 4 / 13 |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 60 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP44 1QN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP44 1QQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 290 m |
| Pontypool and New Inn 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Rogerstone 87,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Trussel Road Northville | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand A1 | 240 m |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 9 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 190 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 36.6 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Chapel Street Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cwmbran Dental Care | 190 m |
| Hospital | Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Work (Cwmbran Police Station) | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cashpoint® 1 Gwent Square Lloyds Bank | 220 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.4 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 960 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 170 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Gawr Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Jim Crow's Wood | Wood | 810 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Church Wood | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Cwm Bran | Valley | 1.7 km (1 mile) north-west |
| Blaen Bran Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) north-west |
| Mynydd Twyn-glas | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 18 |
11 of the street's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maendy Junior and Infants English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 300 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| St. Davids Cwmbran R.C. School Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbran R.C. Jnr. & Infts. Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Croesyceiliog Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Croesyceiliog School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontnewydd Primary & Nursery English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llanyrafon Primary School English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Primary Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Woodlands Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Fielding NP44 1PP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 m | 5 Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza NP44 1PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Big Boyz NP44 1PP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Pepe's Piri Piri NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Aspris Cafe NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Legend Buffet Restaurant NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Tiffins NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Chickaros NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Burger Base NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Vue NP44 1QS | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Kaspa's NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 4 Good | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Hollywood Bowl Cwmbran NP44 1QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Subway NP44 1PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Wai Wai Noodle Bar NP44 1PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Rabaiotti's NP44 1PR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 21 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 185 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 163 |
| Public order | 74 |
| Shoplifting | 35 |
| Other theft | 32 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 27 |
| Drugs | 12 |
| Other crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Possession of weapons | 7 |
| Robbery | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (256); On or near Plas Craig (96); On or near Petrol Station (52); On or near Caradoc Road (48); On or near Trussel Road (17).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 22% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 39% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 54% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 22% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 27% | 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 | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 1 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
- Food hygiene ratings Chickaros (restaurant/cafe/canteen, NP44 1QS) now 3 Generally satisfactory, was 5 Very good (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Farm Lane · Llandaff Green · St Woolos Green · Turberville Road · Plas Craig · Pontnewydd Walk · Heol Trussel · Heol Trussel · Plas Ebbw · Long Hollow · Porthmawr Road · Lon y Berllan
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.