Rushbrook Greenmeadow, Torfaen
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (NP44), about 90 m long. USRN 40802890.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £203,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 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 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 2.2 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 143 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nant Dowlais Health Centre, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 330 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 198 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 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £90,000 | £90,000 | £90,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £28,000 | £28,000 | £28,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | 3 NP44 4SH | Terraced | £203,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2013 | 1 NP44 4SH | Terraced | £90,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2006 | 6 NP44 4SH | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2004 | 7 NP44 4SH | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1999 | 7 NP44 4SH | Semi-detached | £28,000 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 89 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (2); House, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1967-1975 (2); 1950-1966 (1); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (1 address)
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 (87% of about 540 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 30 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 143 m and 146 m above sea level (145 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP44 4SG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NP44 4SH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Cwmbran 432,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pontypool and New Inn 127,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Risca and Pontymister 95,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 34 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Woolpitch Greenmeadow | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Cwmbran Bus Station Stand D1 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Newport (S Wales) Ferry Terminal | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Connected Kerb Charging Station | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 35 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nant Dowlais Health Centre | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shil Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Surgeries | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Llanfrechfa Grange Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Work (Cwmbran Police Station) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 1 Gwent Square Lloyds Bank | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7.0 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 100 m² | 190 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,970 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 7.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Llanderfel Church, a scheduled monument, 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Llanderfel Church | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Greenmeadow Wood | Wood | 380 m north-west |
| Tranch Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Coed Celyn | Wood | 870 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Cwm Bran | Valley | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Blaen Bran Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| South Top | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 8.5 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran High School English medium | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Greenmeadow Primary English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 570 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Blenheim Road Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Woodlands Community Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbran Primary Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Nant Celyn Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Coed Eva Primary School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Pontnewydd Primary & Nursery English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Henllys Church in Wales English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Cwmbran R.C. Jnr. & Infts. Roman Catholic English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Maendy Junior and Infants English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pantry NP44 4SJ | Retailers - other | 170 m | 4 Good | 16 Apr 2024 |
| Tesco NP44 4LF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 170 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2026 |
| Farmers Table NP44 5AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 4 Good | 3 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 74 |
| Shoplifting | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 24 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bowleaze (73); On or near Wye Court (35); On or near Barnets (25); On or near Ravenscourt (25); On or near Woolpitch (15).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 19% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 26% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 31% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 9% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 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 | 5% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 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 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
Nearby streets
Wool Pitch · Woolpitch · Clyffes · Ravenscourt · Heol Ty Gwyn · The Twinings · Beddick · Barnets · Edinburgh Close · Wellington Drive · Byways · Archer 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.